This chart shows the distribution of odd and even numbers over a series of draws to spot number biases. Players may use these to balance their number selections to have a better chance of matching draw results
Odd/Even Number
The chart below visually represents the distribution of odd and even numbers over a selected range of draws. Each bar corresponds to a specific draw, and it is divided into two segments: the lower segment represents the count of odd numbers drawn, while the upper segment shows the count of even numbers. This makes it easy to compare the proportion of odd and even numbers within each draw, as well as observe any trends or imbalances over time. The total height of each bar indicates the total number of numbers drawn per draw.
Odd/Even Number Summary
This summary categorizes each draw by how many odd and even numbers it contains, making it easy to identify the most common distribution patterns across all draws in the selected period. To complement this data, a donut pie chart visually represents these groupings, with each slice corresponding to a specific odd-even combination. The size of each slice reflects its relative frequency, offering a quick overview of how often each odd-even balance occurs.
| Odd : Even | Draw Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 : 6 |
|
1 | 1.33% | |
| 1 : 5 |
|
5 | 6.67% | |
| 2 : 4 |
|
18 | 24.00% | |
| 3 : 3 |
|
24 | 32.00% | |
| 4 : 2 |
|
19 | 25.33% | |
| 5 : 1 |
|
7 | 9.33% | |
| 6 : 0 |
|
1 | 1.33% | |
Format Changes in New York Lotto
The current format of New York Lotto is 6/59, which means, the players select 6 numbers from a pool of 1 to 59. During the draw, 6 main numbers and 1 bonus number are drawn from the same pool of numbers. But when New York Lotto was introduced in 1978, the format was different:
| Period | Format | Bouns Ball |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 1978 | 6/40 | 1 from the same pool of remaining numbers |
| May 22, 1983 | 6/44 | 1 from the same pool of remaining numbers |
| Nov 26, 1986 | 6/54 | 1 from the same pool of remaining numbers |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 6/59 | 1 from the same pool of remaining numbers |
How New York Lotto Format Changes Affect Your Number Strategy.
The 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 frequently in the 6/40 format may have done so due to higher individual draw probability, but that same frequency can be misleading in the 6/54 and 6/59 format.
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.