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If the punter thinks luck is on their side, they should think again. These figures compiled by the "Australian Institute for Gambling Research" demonstrate just how lucky a gambler has to be to win.
As the figures reveal, a person is much more likely to be murdered in NSW than win the lottery.
Winning Powerball ..55 million to one
Winning Oz Lotto . 8 million to one
Winning Lotto 6 million to one
Winning 6 from 38 pools .2.7 million to one
Being killed by lightning .1.6 million to one
Winning Lucky Seven . 200,000 to one
Winning $2 lottery ...180,000 to one
Winning $5 lottery ...140,000 to one
Being murdered in NSW 57,000 to one