Analysis Reveals Louisiana Scratch-off Games Most Likely To Pay Major Prizes

(KMDL-FM) It will happen today, thousands of times across the state of Louisiana. A person, maybe you, will walk into a convenience store to buy a drink or snack, and you'll contemplate buying a scratch-off lottery ticket, but you pass because you aren't sure which one will be a winner. Well, guess what, we aren't sure either, but we have something for you to consider.

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Later today or tomorrow, when you find yourself waiting on the lady checking out in front of you to figure out how "Tap to Pay" works, remember this story and remember the listing of lottery tickets we have prepared for you as you scroll through this narrative.

Which Louisiana Scratch-Off Games Offer The Best Chance at Major Prizes?

Using the powers of public school math, a few probability programs, some number crunching programs, and a very old Texas Instruments calculator that cost a lot of money back in the day, we have arrived at educated speculation about which scratch-off tickets will offer you the best chance of a bigger return on your investment.

We took a look at the number of major or "max prize" prizes each game in each denomination had left. We also analyzed the number of major prizes and prizes above $100 that were left for each game.

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We also had our programs factor in the number of tickets that had been sold and the number remaining. Also, we included details on when the game was released and how long it had been available for players. This gave us an idea of how "top of mind" each game was.

Are These Scratch-Offs Guaranteed to Pay Out a Prize? No, no, they are not

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We ran all the numbers through our gauntlet of " if/thens," and what we have created is a list of suggestions. These are not guaranteed lottery winners; we can't offer that, so don't think we are, but we do think there is some merit to the analysis done on each game. Use it for what it's worth.

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And remember that all lottery games involve a risk of losing money. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (7867). The call and the referrals to counseling are offered at no charge to you or your family. Good Luck.