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Picking your own numbers or using the quick picker: Which is better?

The decision of which numbers to choose is often one of the most difficult when it comes to playing the lottery. We will look at the pros and cons of picking numbers manually or using number generators.


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Pros and cons of picking numbers manually or using the quick picker
Pros and cons of picking numbers manually or using the quick picker

When playing the lottery, choosing the right numbers is what defines everything since, at the end of the draw, the more numbers we have matched, the more prizes we will win. But how do you know which numbers are most likely to win?
Unfortunately, this is a question that has no answer since, being games of chance, it is impossible to know in advance which numbers will be drawn.

However, the question of whether there are numbers that are more or less likely to be drawn in each drawing is a debate that keeps lottery game experts divided. For some, statistics show certain tendencies that help favor some numbers more than others, while other experts are not convinced that these theories are entirely true.

There are also players who have a special connection with certain numbers, because they represent important dates or because they are linked to their beliefs or experiences, so they keep the perseverance of always playing these same numbers with a special meaning. Others, on the other hand, prefer to rely on number generators, also called quick pickers, to choose the numbers for them.

But then, which is better: to choose your own numbers or to let the generator guide you? The truth is, the answer is, it depends. Technically, neither of these two ways can guarantee you a better chance of getting the right numbers, which will ultimately be chosen purely at random. However, there are certain pros and cons that, depending on the player's wishes, make them lean towards one or the other system. We will see some of them.

Choosing numbers manually: pros and cons

  • It allows you to have more control over your bet.
  • It is the best option for those who prefer to play numbers with a special meaning for them.
  • It allows you to avoid very common numbers or combinations, which decrease your chances of winning the full prize.
  • It is possible to choose the numbers using the statistics of previous draws, to avoid infrequent numbers or combinations that do not take into account the even-even, high/low, etc. number distributions.
  • It is not a valid option for playing in lottery groups, where bets are bought together.
  • It is more time-consuming than the quick pick option, especially if you plan to play more than one bet.

Using the number generator: pros and cons

  • It is the fastest option, especially for playing several bets at once.
  • It is the easiest option to play any lottery, as it automatically selects all the numbers needed to play, so it is not necessary to go through the rules of the draw to know how many numbers to fill in.
  • There are pickers that help to choose the numbers based on the results of previous draws, so they can automatically suggest the numbers that have been drawn the most and make combinations that take into account all the statistics.
  • Generally, this option is only available in online lotteries.
  • Beware of number generators that claim to be able to predict the results of the next draw: they are usually tools that seek to trick players into paying for their predictions without any scientific basis behind them.

To sum up: which method is best for me?

In order to determine which method is the best for each of us, the question we must ask ourselves is whether we prefer to invest a little more of our time to have more control over our plays or if, on the contrary, we prefer to complete our bets in the easiest and quickest way.

If you are one of the first ones, then without a doubt manual bets will be your best option while, if your case is the last one, then don't waste time and play quick bets taking advantage of the quick picker.

How to use the number generator in Lottofy?

When completing your bet on any lottery within Lottofy, you will have the possibility to play quick bets using the number generator. To use it, you just need to click on the icon with the two arrows at the top right of the ticket, which is located next to the trash can icon to discard the bet.

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