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Lottery myths: true or false?

Ten quick questions about lottery myths — hot numbers, lucky stores, 1-2-3-4-5-6 and more. See how well you know the math.

  1. 1. 1-2-3-4-5-6 is less likely to be drawn than a random-looking set.

  2. 2. A 'hot' number is more likely to come up next draw.

  3. 3. Picking unpopular numbers can mean a bigger share if you win.

  4. 4. Buying two tickets doubles your chance of winning.

  5. 5. Quick Picks win less often than chosen numbers.

  6. 6. A store that sold a jackpot winner is luckier.

  7. 7. Lotto Max odds of the jackpot are about 1 in 33 million per selection.

  8. 8. Lottery prizes in Canada are tax-free.

  9. 9. A number 'due' after a long absence is more likely.

  10. 10. The same numbers can be drawn two draws in a row.