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Professor of mathematics and computer science sets us straight on lottery odds
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December 24, 2025
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2:55Now PlayingABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Davidson College professor Tim Chartier who says you're 20,000 times more likely to get hit by lightning than win Wednesday’s $1.7B Powerball jackpot.
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