The odds of winning the Powerball are a dismal 1 in 292,201,338.

Still, millions of people take a shot at a dream three times a week and play for a chance to match the numbers on the five white balls and the red Powerball to hit the jackpot.

There are varying strategies for playing the lotto. Some play specific numbers that hold meaning them, like birthdays and ages, while others settle for a quick-pick that generates random numbers.

Whatever your style of play, here are some tips for choosing your lottery numbers:

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMONLY DRAWN POWERBALL NUMBERS?

According to Powerball.net, the most common winning main numbers over the last decade are: 61 (113 times), 21 (112 times), 23 (110 times), 33 (108 times), 69 (107 times) and 63 (104 times).

The most common winning Powerba

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