Bayesian thinking helps you make better decisions by updating your beliefs when new evidence appears. Even in games of chance like scratch-off lotteries, paying attention to information can improve ...

Joan Ginther was able to pull off a statistical miracle and may truly be the luckiest woman alive, as she was able to win ...

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The newest Powerball jackpot headline number is staggering, but the life-changing figure that really matters is the amount that lands in the winner's bank account after taxes and payout choices. A $1.

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At what point does the jackpot become so big that the math actually starts working in your favor? Buying dreams for $2. Pay $2, pick six numbers, and you could win $1.8 billion on Saturday night. So ...

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CHATHAM, Va. (WSET) — Chatham Elementary School concluded its academic year with an unexpected celebration as the Virginia Lottery honored one of its teachers with a $5,000 award. Veronica Berrios, a ...

It’s common knowledge these days that the odds of someone winning the lottery are pretty miniscule. An often-cited statistic is that you’re more likely to be struck by lightning and die than choose ...

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