In this chart, numbers are divided into two sections: low numbers and high numbers. Low numbers are typically from the lower half of the range of numbers while the high numbers are from the upper half of the range of numbers. Players may use these to balance their number selections to have a better chance of matching draw results.
The graph below illustrates the distribution of high and low numbers over a selected period of draws. Each bar represents a single draw, with the lower portion of the bar indicating the count of low numbers (typically defined as numbers in the lower half of the number range), and the upper portion representing the count of high numbers (those in the upper half of the range). This visually compare the frequency and balance of high versus low numbers across multiple draws. The chart provides a clear view of both individual and cumulative trends, helping to identify patterns or biases in number distribution over time.
Below is a summary of the high-low number distribution which groups the draws based on the specific combinations of high and low numbers (e.g., 3 high and 2 low, 4 low and 1 high, etc.). This summary helps to highlight the most common high-low patterns observed over the selected period. This visually represent the distribution offering an at-a-glance view of the proportion of each high-low combination. The chart makes it easy to identify dominant patterns and assess how evenly the high and low numbers are distributed across all draws.
High/Low | Draw Count | |||
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6 : 1 |
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1 | 1.33% | |
5 : 2 |
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15 | 20.00% | |
4 : 3 |
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23 | 30.67% | |
3 : 4 |
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18 | 24.00% | |
2 : 5 |
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15 | 20.00% | |
1 : 6 |
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1 | 1.33% | |
0 : 7 |
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2 | 2.67% |
Since its inception in August 2015, Australia's Set for Life lottery has undergone significant changes to enhance gameplay and increase winning opportunities.
Period | Format | Supplementary Nos. |
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August 2015 - March 22, 2020 | 8 numbers from a pool of 37 (8/37) | 2 numbers from the same pool. |
March 23, 2020 - Present | 7 numbers from a pool of 44 (7/44) | 2 number from the same pool |
Since its launch in August 2015, the Australian Set for Life lottery has undergone notable changes aimed at improving gameplay and enhancing player experience. Initially, players were required to select 8 numbers from a pool of 1 to 37. Each draw produced 8 winning numbers and 2 supplementary numbers.
On March 23, 2020, significant revisions were introduced. The format changed to selecting 7 numbers from a larger pool of 1 to 44, and each draw now produces 7 winning numbers and 2 supplementary numbers. The number of prize divisions expanded to eight, with players now able to win a prize by matching as few as 3 main numbers and 1 supplementary number. These changes also improved the overall odds of winning a prize, shifting from 1 in 59 to 1 in 50. Overall, the modifications were designed to create more frequent and appealing prize opportunities for participants.
These format changes have a direct impact on statistical analysis. Mixing frequency data across different formats is not advisable because each version of the game has a different number pool and probability structure.
For example, a number that appeared less frequently in the 8/37 format may have done so due to lower individual draw probability, but that same frequency can be misleading in the 7/44 formats.
Therefore, for meaningful analysis, it’s essential to treat each format as its own distinct dataset. Analyzing trends or frequencies should be restricted to results from within the same format period, especially if the goal is to inform number selection in the current game structure.