Tips For Playing the Lottery Online

Most of us would love to win the lottery but few have been so lucky. The results of a lottery are determined entirely at random and we cannot influence the outcome. However, there are a few strategies and techniques you can use - and a few mistakes to avoid - that can help maximize your chances of winning when you play the lottery online:

1) Know the Website Rules - Before you decide to play the lottery online, it is important that you know the specific guidelines and rules of a particular lotto website to ensure you are adhering to the rules. Make sure you know the criteria under which a player can be disqualified and read any terms of service before you agree to them.

2) Keep your Receipts - Keep any receipts you receive when purchasing a lottery ticket online. This will serve as proof of purchase, which is especially important if the site you are playing sites that require players to present the receipt when the ticket purchased has won a prize.

3) Choose Random Number - Don't restrict your chances of winning by choosing superstitious numbers (such as your birthday or anniversary date). Also, choosing only odd, even, or prime numbers is not a wise decision either since many people use that very same method for selecting their numbers - decreasing your winnings if those numbers are actually selected since you will have to share the jackpot. Use a "quick pick" features which quickly selects numbers at random for you.

4) Evaluate Your Odds of Winning - Certain lotto sites offer much higher odds of winning than others. For example, your odds will be lower if there is a greater amount of numbers to choose from and a smaller amount of numbers you need to choose.

5) Go for the Bigger Jackpots - If two lotto sites have the same odds of winning, it only makes sense to opt for the site that offers the bigger jackpot amount. However, this doesn't mean you should always go for the bigger jackpot (see the above tip).

6) Pool your Resources - Two tickets double your chances of winning while three triples it. Consider inviting a couple of friends to purchase tickets and if one wins, you all split the jackpot, leaving everyone with a smile.

Playing Online Poker For A Living

Playing online poker for a living is absolutely doable, but it takes a combination of talent, dedication, patience, discipline and disposition to succeed.

You must study and constantly work on the weak parts of your game. Reading a book like "Texas Holdem for Advanced Players" once, will not be good enough. You will have to read it over and over, and you must truly consume, study and learn it. You must take the game seriously at all times, maintaining your focus and always continue to learn, even when you are away from the table.

Knowing where and at what times the the loosest middle and upper limit poker games are played are the number one secret for those that play professional poker online. Online poker professionals win most of their money from the weak players(fishes-suckers), so finding a table with two or three fishes on it, is extremely important if you want to succeed at this game. Tight and conservative poker tables are not profitable to play on, even for the professionals.

Finding the right table to play on will take some time and effort from your side, but will definately be worth it if you are serious of making a living playing this great and complex game.

There are some great benefits playing online poker for a living compare to live casino poker.

*No intimidation from other players.

*No waiting around for a table.

*You can play wearing your socks only.

*No travelling expences.

*You pay no tips to the dealer.

*The rake is much lower.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT ONLINE POKER YOU HAVE TO:

Constantly change your style of play. Don't be predictable in your betting patterns.

Keep reading and practicing the game as often as possible.

Playing interactive poker on a Turbo Software program combined with reading a great poker book like Hold'em for advanced players is the best way of improving your game."

Only play in poker rooms that has a few fishes at the table.

Only play with money you can afford to loose. Have a poker bankroll and keep a record of your wins and losses.

Always give the game 100% of your attention when you are sitting at the table.

Take some time away from the poker table if you have suffered more than three consecutive losses.

Win more by playing fewer hands. A bet saved is the same as a bet won. Play quality hands and fold the junk, and you will see your bank-roll increase.