As an avid Euromillions player I tend to stick to the 2 x Lucky Dips twice a week. My goal, like many others, is to win the Jackpot and buy 100 cats and a cottage in the woods make the world a better place. After reading some interesting pages and articles on the nature of numbers, it came to light that due to the nature of the numbers we can choose (1-50) had some quirks.

I also wanted to gain some practice using the itertools and random modules in Python so this particular scenario gave me the perfect opportunity. I would create my own Lucky Dip engine, which ensures each "Lucky Dip" is a combination of 3 odds + 2 evens or 2 odds + 3 evens, but the sum of the main numbers is also above or equal to 90 and lower or equal to 160. And thats how *My_own_lucky_dip_euromillions.py was born.

NOTE: In no way does this enhance anyone's chance of winning (trust me - I wish)

• Custom Number Generation: Generates combinations of numbers based on:
  • Odds and Evens Distribution: Ensures each combination contains either 3 evens + 2 odds or 2 evens + 3 odds, which are statistically common patterns.
  • Sum Constraints: Filters combinations where the sum of the five main numbers is between 90 and 160.
• Lucky Star Pairing: Adds two randomly selected Lucky Star numbers to each main number combination.
• Avoid Recent Draws: Includes a check to ensure selected combinations don’t match the latest Euromillions jackpot result.
• Statistics: Provides insights into the total number of combinations generated and filtered at two stages of the process.

Define Inputs:

• A predefined list of "lucky numbers" (frequent numbers in past jackpot results).
• A list of "non-lucky numbers" (less frequent numbers).
• All possible Lucky Star numbers (1-12).

Generate Combinations:

• All possible combinations of:
  • 3 non-lucky numbers.
  • 2 lucky numbers.
  • 2 Lucky Star numbers.

Apply Filters:

• Retain only combinations with a valid odds/evens distribution.
• Further filter combinations based on their sum constraints (90 ≤ sum ≤ 160).

Random Selection:

• Randomly select two final Lucky Dip combinations from the filtered list.

Validation:

• Check the selected combinations against the latest jackpot numbers to avoid duplicates.

Output:

• Display the selected Lucky Dip combinations, along with statistics about the filtering process.

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/my-lucky-dip-euromillions.git
cd my-lucky-dip-euromillions

Ensure you have Python installed (version 3.7 or higher).

Run the script:

python my_own_lucky_dip_euromillions.py

Review the generated Lucky Dip combinations displayed in the terminal.

Original number of combinations (not including lucky stars): 123456
Trimmed number of combinations (not including lucky stars): 78910
Orignal number of combinations (stars included): 345678
Trimmed number of combinations (stars included): 56789
Selected Lucky Dip combinations: 
[[23, 19, 42, 5, 10, 4, 11], [50, 26, 17, 14, 7, 8, 12]]
Ok to use.

• Probability Patterns: The script incorporates statistical trends in lottery draws, such as the tendency for certain odds/evens distributions and sum ranges to appear more frequently.
• Practical Python: This project was a great way to practice Python programming, including libraries like itertools and random.
• Code Optimization: Handling large combinations efficiently and applying filters demonstrated the importance of performance tuning.

• No Guaranteed Win: While this script uses statistical patterns, it DOES NOT improve your odds of winning the Euromillions. This is merely a way to practice, and a bit of fun.
• Fixed Parameters: The filtering criteria (odds/evens distribution, sum range) are based on observed patterns and might not always reflect future trends.

• Interactive Input: Allow users to input their own "lucky" and "non-lucky" numbers.
• Advanced Filters: Incorporate additional statistical analyses (e.g., frequency analysis of pairs or triplets).
• Web Interface: Develop a web-based version of the tool for broader accessibility.

For questions or feedback, feel free to contact me:

GitHub: CodeHerUniverse