Lotto3A - 'The' Lottery Program
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Version 2.07,  Patrick Bell, 1996.

For users upgrading.
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You must delete all your old LOTTO3A files except those ending in .TIC or .RES and then install the newer version.  You can now install the files to any drive (in a \APP\LOT directory).  .TIC & .RES files must be on the same drive.
The major changes are a big increase in speed when viewing tickets via a completely new display engine,enhanced statistics and printing.

The data files and printing now support unlimited tickets and results.

New User Guide
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This program is free to be distributed to anybody but it must be in this form i.e. zipped and include the files listed below.  I accept no liability for any damage it may cause.  You assume responsibility upon use of this program.  Any attempt to reverse translate this program is strictly forbidden and could lead to data loss!

Installation
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This program consists of a the following files:
LOTTO3A.TXT - This file.
LOTTO3A.OPA - The main program.
LOTTO3A.HLP - Help module (optional - to allow minimum memory use).
LOTTO3A.RES - The results data file - if you send a 3.5" floppy disk & a SAE when you register I will send you the most up to date version of the program and the results to date.

To install LOTTO3A you must:
1.	Create a directory called \APP\LOT on any drive (preferably M:[internal]) and copy LOTTO3A.RES into it.
2.	Copy LOTTO3A.OPA & LOTTO3A.HLP together into a \APP\LOT directory on any disk.
3.	Install the program (using PSION-I, then press TAB and find the APP\LOT subdirectory containing the LOTTO3A.OPA file).
4. If are a new user and therefore have no tickets entered the program will create an empty ticket file (called LOTTO3A.TIC) in the same directory as LOTTO3A.RES.

It is hoped that all menu options are self evident.  It should also be safe to "try" any of the options you're not sure of.  The usual keys such as help, menu, escape and the diamond key all work.  The on-line help should cover anything else not too obvious.  Any more questions then feel free to mail me!

Introduction
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This program started off solely as a lottery ticket checker as I am in over 50 syndicates!  Following comments from other users it grew to keep track of unlimited tickets, the results of the lottery and even predict and analyse results!

The main functions of LOTTO3A are as follows:

1. CHECK unlimited tickets in seconds (against any draw).

2. ANALYSIS of all past results giving relevant statistics and prediction of the most likely outcomes (using binomial distribution).

3. GRAPHICAL analysis of all results (with or without bonus balls) and your tickets.

4. SOPHISTICATED ticket and results viewing with page-up, dn, home and end.  Includes scroll bar "a la windows", diamond key swapping between results and tickets and easy use menus that are intuitive and lead you to related finctions.  Everything is there somewhere.

5. Use of the Psion built in PRINT preview, set-up and printing facilities.

6. Powerful RANDOM number generator that can be used to do mock lottery draws, generate random lottery ticket numbers or even simulate other random events such as throwing a number of dice.

7. Unlimited lottery tickets can be stored, in any number of seperate files, with a full description.  These tickets may be edited at any point in the future.

Registration
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This program is shareware not freeware.  If you do wish to keep the program you must register it.
The unregistered version is limited to 15 tickets and only one ticket file.  Yu are also limited to the graphs and predictions available.  REMEMBER the 10 shareware fee is equivalent to just one 3 number win!

To register GO SWREG 9302 or send 10 UK sterling ($20 equivalent if sending foreign currency) and a stamped, self addressed envelope to:
Patrick Bell, Flat 2, Westhome, Palermo Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3NW, UK.

PLEASE include your full name, Email Address (if available - for quicker response), program name, version and where obtained.

I will then send you a code enabling unlimited tickets and the full prediction and graphing utilities.  
Registration also entitles you to full support and I will attempt to incorporate any changes or additions requested.

Soon to be released:
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DATAIMP: A very powerful data tool designed specifically for Videos, Music, Books and Photography.  Many more modules sooon to be available (requests welcomed!)
