From the nylottery.org (the official site for the New York State Lottery) FAQ -- remember, gang, that's "Frequently Asked Questions":
Q: Can you give me the winning numbers for the next drawing?
A: No. Each drawing is a completely random occurrence.
Q: When are you going to pull my number?
A: Each drawing is unique and is a totally random selection process.
It's kind of clever, in a retarded sort of way. If they won't give me future numbers, our hypothetical moron thinks, then I'll find out when my numbers are coming up!
A wise man once defined "lottery" as "a tax on people who are bad at math." And he was right.
Hey, I got a Free Play on Take Five!
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