The "Anything Goes" thread

[Richard Brown]

Sorry Richard,
What is thunder ball.?

It's a UK lottery game, in which you choose 5 main numbers out of 36, I think, plus 1 number out of 14 as the thunderball.

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[55julie55]

Ok we call it power ball here

 

[Richard Brown]

Ok we call it power ball here

In the UK, Power ball is the name for keep fit equipment

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[robertlc]

Ok we call it power ball here

In the UK, Power ball is the name for keep fit equipment

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In the U.S., Thunderball is the name of a James Bond book and movie.

At least that's the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the word "Thunderball."

 

[Richard Brown]

In the U.S., Thunderball is the name of a James Bond book and movie.

At least that's the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the word "Thunderball."

The joys of an international forum and the meanings of English. 

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[Hayles66]

Yes but it is also that in UK. hubby loves James bond.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Ok we call it power ball here

In the UK, Power ball is the name for keep fit equipment

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In the U.S., Thunderball is the name of a James Bond book and movie.

At least that's the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the word "Thunderball."

Thunderballs was my name when I was an actor.

 

[Bob Maxey]

I'm interested! I just love knowing how things work. Comes from my years of fencing and fixing up weapons and gear.

My method for Thunderball is as follows:-
Pick 5 main numbers. Enter the same five numbers into 14 lines, and in each line chose a different Thunderball number. There are 14 to choose from, hence 14 lines <G>
I managed to stop a team of 24 from working when I explained the system. The quantity surveyors loved it and their approval convinced the doubters. 
I note the odds of winning are now far better than when I dreamed up the idea. So, you will get a return of at least £3 each week. I suppose my method could have the promotional line of 5 weeks for the price of 4!
The odds of returns and winning are on the National Lottery website, and as below:-

Match Win Approx odds (1 in x)
5 main #'s plus Thunderball £500,000 8,060,598
5 main #'s £5,000 620,046
4 main #'s plus Thunderball £250 47,415
4 main #'s £100 3,647
3 main #'s plus Thunderball £20 1,437
3 main #'s £10 111
2 main #'s plus Thunderball £10 135
1 main #'s plus Thunderball £5 35
0 main #'s plus Thunderball £3 29

I was hoping the board would light up with interest in my Thunderball idea. It didn't, so I guess we must all be well balanced and contented with our respective lots. Which is great news <VBG>

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How well does your system hold over the long run? Winning a few games using any system does not mean it is a good system; it means occasionally, even a blind pig finds a truffle.

Should you hit upon a system that can be proven to work, keep your mouth shut tight. Let it out and everyone plays, thus lowering the take for everyone.

 

[55julie55]

You have to be in it to win it,
As they say.
Not a risk taker myself,
Rather spend on something I can hold in the hand.
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[Richard Brown]

How well does your system hold over the long run? Winning a few games using any system does not mean it is a good system; it means occasionally, even a blind pig finds a truffle.

Should you hit upon a system that can be proven to work, keep your mouth shut tight. Let it out and everyone plays, thus lowering the take for everyone.

It's all chance, but the system just adds a fun element, and the odds are "set in stone."

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[Richard Brown]

I've just booked a night and breakfast at the Kensington Garden Hotel with tickets to "The Million Dollar Quartet" All at 70% discount!

We will be in town mid August for this and looking forward to it.     

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[TMWeddle]

I've just booked a night and breakfast at the Kensington Garden Hotel with tickets to "The Million Dollar Quartet" All at 70% discount!

We will be in town mid August for this and looking forward to it.     

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Envious!!! Looks like a great break! I looked at the hotel's we site.

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[TMWeddle]

Envious!!! Looks like a great break! I looked at the hotel's we site.

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Web site!

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[Richard Brown]

Envious!!! Looks like a great break! I looked at the hotel's web site.

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Thanks. Yes we couldn't believe the package! I wasn't aware of the show, we love the music from that era.

I was all shook up with the deal

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[55julie55]

Steady,get a grip,you are going