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Originally Posted by AussieTrooper
The probability is the same, but due to there likely being a higher number of people with those numbers, the expected return is even worse than usual.
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I remember many years ago the lotto numbers were the same as numbering down a column on the lotto form. Lots of people won, but not very much each. It's also a reason why choosing numbers from 1 to 31 is a less than optimal approach, as lots of people use birthdays in the numbers. While the probability of your numbers winning isn't any different, the likely payout is lower.