How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Lottery: 10 Easy Tips (3 of 6)

4. Play smaller or less popular games for better odds

Giant jackpots are great and all, but they usually come with odds so tiny, you can’t even see them under a microscope. Smaller games, daily draws, scratch-offs, or less-hyped lotteries often have fewer number combinations and fewer players, meaning your chance of winning something meaningful can be much higher. The money’s not that great, but if the goal is “win more often,” this is the way.

5. Read the odds and payout table before you buy

Reading the rules in this economy? Who would do that? Well, you should be doing that if you want to know the ins and outs. Not all lottery games are built the same. Some have better overall odds of winning any prize, while others are basically all or nothing. It’s always worth checking the small print before buying a bunch of tickets.