Updated after 17th May 2003

Hot & Underperforming Numbers

Whilst it is important to remember that ANY number is, statistically as
LIKELY to occur as any other number, yet looking at the frequency with
which all numbers are drawn shows surprising disparity.
For example, as at 3rd. November 2002, 25 & 31 &43 had been drawn
102 times, while 38 was the outright leader
with 113 "shows", 44 second with 108.
Anselm considers these numbers to be Hot
as are numbers which have figured prominently in the last
10 or 35 draws (short and medium terms)
while Underperformers include 21 & 13
with 73 and 70 appearances respectively (as Main Ball, remember.)
Those that perform well or poorly in the long term, but show the opposite
in the short term, are classed by Anselm as Due
(See Number-Crunching)
And Due Numbers take precedence, so that
if a Hot Number also has some Green
next to it, it becomes a Due Number.
So, should you stick with those that are appearing frequently or hope the
Underperformers make a comeback? Depends on your personality and beliefs.
Well, do you believe that wealth will one day level out and make us all
equally rich? (No, nor do I.)
Anselm's experience suggests that Hot will continue being Hot.

Odds and Evens

The equal split of 3:3 for Odds:Evens
occurred not once in the last 10 draws,
and a total of13 times over the last 50 draws.
The split 4:2 favoured Odds four times in the last 10
and 9 times in the last 50.
The spilt 2:4 favoured Evens twice in the last 10,
but 9 times in the last fifty.
The split 5:1 (in favour of Odds) was seen twice in the last 10 draws
and a total of 8 times in the last 50
The split 1:5 in favour of Evens happened
once in the last 10 draws
and a total of 5 times in the last 50 draws.
There was a 6:0 split in favour of Odds 206 draws ago.
while 3 draws ago saw a 0:6 split in favour of Evens
(for the first time in over 70 draws.)

Lucky Dips

The easiest (laziest?) way is to get the Camelot computer to choose your
numbers for you with a "Lucky Dip." Up to 30% of entries are
now made this way, and the Press (& Camelot) gleefully report the Jackpot winners among
the Lucky Dippers. I think it's less satisfying than choosing your own
numbers, but concede that for others it saves making decisions.
But remember, the lucky dips are totally random, so if you opt for
two lucky dips you COULD get two identical entries. Unlikely, sure, but...

Anselm Numbers

Most tipsters say avoid a number that has appaered in the last draw.
Well, Anselm has become aware that is not true. Numbers appear regularly in
successive draws, and especially when one introduces the concept of
"pertubation." This means that a number, or a number either side of it,
often features in successive draws.
Anselm uses this concept to choose "Anselm Numbers"
(see Number-Crunching)

The Anselm Method

Look at the chart of the last 35 draws on The Method Page
and see if that helps you predict which way the lines for each number will go
in the next draw. Fascinating - if usually frustrating!
If selecting winners was that easy....

Other Methods

Many people seem to find adding the six numbers together to give a
"score" interesting. I don't.
Nor do I find relevance in the position of numbers on the coupon,
other then to make more than four numbers aren't in the same column.
(Never been more than 4 in one column.)

Summing Up

DO stick with your numbers if you're happy with them.
If you aren't, consider choosing less popular ones, avoiding say
01, 03, 05, 07, 10, 13, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 49
DON'T choose more than 2 "Primes", but pairs are OK, triples
less likely and 4 consecutives are a no-no.
Consider making at least 3 of your picks over 31
and your lowest number more than 12.
Hot and Due numbers occur more commonly than
Underperformers - overall.
Try your predictive ability with The Anselm Method
and remember to allow for "Anselm Numbers".
But ABOVE ALL, please remember
It's Only Fun With Numbers!!