was the 'lotto thread' mine LOL
i never do the lottery, used to get a scratch card every now and then, when i went past a certain shop id always get the same one, as i always won, only about £30 max and £20-£10 the other times, i then didnt win anythng 2ce and never bothered since.. Ive got a 'lucky dip' a few times, not won a penny!!
i dont see the point in picking your own numbers, what are the chances of yours/mothers/fathers/childrens/OH's birthday coming out of the machine...
Gotta be in it to win it though, i know people who put it on every time, spend more than you win in the long run lol