With this last number, you have the best chance in the lottery

Good, usually you don't win. Or just that silly two euros and fifty cents, which you then also forget to collect. That's usually how it goes, but my father traditionally keeps giving us a ticket for the year-end lottery.

And if we ever win, we will all go on a nice vacation with it. By the way, my father is not the only one who buys tickets every year, with that eternal hope for a huge prize.

The chance of winning the lottery is small, but that doesn't stop millions of people from trying their luck. It is often thought that certain numbers bring more luck than others, but is that really the case? Statistics show that some last digits win more often than others. What is the most common last digit you should choose to increase your chances of winning? Think smart from now on...

Lotteries like the Staatsloterij or Powerball work with random draws, but surprisingly, the drawn numbers sometimes show patterns. Research on lottery draws worldwide shows that certain last digits come up more often than others. So take advantage of that.

And the number that occurs most often? That is... 7.

How is that possible? The reason that 7 occurs more often is difficult to explain precisely. It could be a statistical coincidence, but it is noticeable that this number often appears in analyses of winning numbers. Additionally, 7 is considered a lucky number in many cultures, which may also explain its popularity in lotteries. There is one downside to this number: many people choose it. Because many people believe that 7 brings luck, they often opt for this number. This means that if you win with a 7, you will likely have to share the prize significantly.

Can't choose the 7 anymore or want to spread your winning chances? Then go for a 3 or a 9: those are also lucky numbers that often appear in winning tickets.

And what you especially shouldn't choose? On the other hand, numbers like 0 and 1 are less likely to stand out as winning last digits, according to the same analyses. And other tips? If you choose different last digits, you spread your chances. And stick to your number: many big winners have played with the same numbers for years.

And well, otherwise we are also already happy with those few euros, you know. We'll have a cup of coffee together with it, dad. We don't really need that vacation for that big happiness.