Thanks George for that 100% correct reply to Peter's question. As usual, you're always reliable.

I travel every weekend back to Toronto where I work for the whole week and fly back to NE on saturday mornings. Sometimes I drive back if I go home every other weekend. I am used to it.

It's also good because I can play both canadians and american lotteries.

Chris, if you won the Canadian lottery, what kind of a tax implication would you be facing in the US?

Hi Beth

Happy Valentines to you too.

Hope you're enjoying your day.... and yes, I do enjoy playing the Canadian lotteries simply because it is TAX FREE unlike the American ones.

Regarding those numbers.... here's some stats for you.

I'm sure that anyone of the more knowlegeable guys here like GSobier and Karnac and also Peter could add more info here too.

***For Super 7***

Out of 558 Draws (from June 10, 1994)
Hot numbers are;
34 (102 times it came out)
23 (99 times)
37 (99 times)
06 (96 times)
35 (95 times)
43 (95 times)
46 (93 times)
10 (90 times)
25 (90 times)
29 (90 times)
31 (89 times)
39 (89 times)


***For Lotto 6/49***

Out of 2198 Draws (from June 12, 1982)
Hot numbers are;
31 (321 times it came out)
47 (309 times)
34 (306 times)
27 (299 times)
40 (290 times)
46 (286 times)
20 (283 times)
32 (283 times)
07 (281 times)
44 (281 times)
45 (281 times)
01 (279 times)


Even if they are hot, it doesn't mean they are coming out. I would mix and match them depending on which number came out with whom.

To tell you frankly, I haven't got the slightest idea. I have won a few thousand dollars already but I don't think that will pose a problem unless I win the big kahuna.

But my reasoning is, I would think about that when I have already won. And if I did win the jackpot, I would be more confident as I will now have money to burn in case there are tax complications.

George

I want to try that Ontario 49 like you were saying.

What do you see in your crystal ball for this upcoming draw?

Please give me some beginners luck !

Just maintain a Canadian bank account.

Thank you very much for your assistance, Chris.

The following article was taken from this [URL=http://thelotterysite.com/index.html]this site[/URL].
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Taxation On Your Winnings?

Believe it or not, with a few exceptions, you'll probably be paying taxes on your winnings. This depends upon your nationality, and which lottery you are playing.

You are subject to the tax rules where you live, and taxes where the lottery is being held, if it is different from where you live. US citizens are subject to taxation on all World income, including gambling wins.

This simply means that a US citizen will be taxed on all lottery winnings of $600 or more. Canadians are generally highly taxed in their daily lives, but their lottery winnings are not subject to taxation. This can lead to some very significant prizes. Check with your local authorities and tax accountants if you have questions specific to your area.

Many world lotteries pay out the actual amount won, all at once. This is a radical idea for US-based lotteries, which generally pays out their grand prize winners at 50% of the advertised gross jackpot, or in payments spread out over 20 to 25 years.

On the subject of taxation, you can rest assured that no US-based lottery will pay out any winnings without first deducting the taxes due on those winnings - usually, a full 38%.

There is no exception. US lottery winnings are taxable, as are ALL lottery wins over $600, anywhere in the world, if the player is a US citizen.

There are notable exceptions to the taxation rule, particularly with the Canadian lotteries. All lottery payments are in cash, with no deductions. These winnings are not taxable in Canada if you win on this lottery. There is no further liability for any amount, and you actually get 100% of the prize amount that is forecast.

If a Canadian wins the Canadian lottery, the funds are given to the winner in cash, with no tax liabilities ever. If a US citizen wins the Canadian lottery, they would also be given the winning amount all at once, without any tax liability in Canada. But as we stated, the US tax code requires you to list this win on your income tax form, and to pay the associated taxes.

A US citizen who wins a huge bundle, and whose identity is not even reported to the US tax authorities, is nonetheless required to report their winnings, and submit their taxes. People have moved to a tax-free haven for considerably less than this.

Care to get your money and disappear in to the Bahamas or somewhere that is not in the US in order to get around paying $10,000,000 or more in taxes? While this is not recommended because it will lead to indictment and prosecution should you return to the US or any protectorate, stranger things have happened.
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My only other suggestion, is to find a Canadian girlfriend, that you can trust.
But should you win say 16 mil, It might be better to pay tax, than trust a girlfriend.

You're absolutely right on that !

I'm might hit it big this wednesday.... anyone up for a night out near bloor st on thursday to celebrate?

I will.... let's meet at the japanese sushi restaurant....

That is if we split the jackpot....

i guess you guys didn't win

on the other hand i might win tonight's super7

Lotto Program Request

Sorry,

I have Found a Problem in the Program, I will Correct it and Re-Post it.

All the Best.
PAB

I recently did some work with threes and fours for all the world's 649 Lotto Games and combining four of the best fours with the best threes you end up with about a 37% return for the 3's, 4's and 5's instead of the 19% per Quick Picks or Probability calculations. This is a guide to the unattainable and a restraint on the spiel of our best Lotto System spruikers. What it means is in the long term you won't be ahead without a six.

Regarding getting these threes it's quite easy if you wean yourself off Excel and over to Access - things that you muck around with in Excel can be done almost automatically such as grouping and sorting in Access.

Regards
Colin

Hi PAB


How far are your Excel Spreadsheet if I may ask, and when will you send it to us.

We will appreciate it very much.

Thank you in advance

BlouBul