Overall Odds vs Real Odds™️.
They sound like the same thing.
They’re not.
Let’s start with something surprising.
Some states are testing scratch games with overall odds of 1 in 1.
Meaning every ticket technically wins.
Sounds incredible… until you realize what’s happening.
Those games include prizes smaller than the ticket price.
So yes, you win.
But you still lose money.
This happens because lotteries calculate overall odds using any prize in the game.
Even prizes that simply give your money back.
Or worse… prizes that give you less than you paid.
So a game can look generous on the surface
while quietly lowering your real chances of actually coming out ahead.
Take a look at this game.
81% of the prizes are FREE TICKETS.
Even IF you win, you are most likely only winning a free ticket.
I’ve never been a fan of overall odds.
That’s why we created an alternative called Real Odds™️.
Real Odds remove all the breakeven prizes, free tickets and
prizes less than the ticket price.
What’s left?
The true chances of winning more than you spent.
It’s a LottoEdge exclusive.
Same ticket.
Very different lens.
If you haven’t seen Real Odds before, check them out with a PRO subscription.
Next week we’ll look at another comparison that players often confuse:
Overall Payout vs PrizeYield.
Because just like odds…
payouts change over time.
Play smart.
Have fun.
And never risk more than you can afford.
– Jared
