We all have our own theories about the right way to win the lottery, what works and what doesn't. Since the new lottery pot is estimated at $500 Million I think we can use all the help we can get!

Some people have the same numbers that they play everytime, birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates are common. Some buy several tickets from a bunch of different places in town. Do these methods work? What is your system for winning?

I found a list of 5 expert tips that may help you win the lottery tonight. If they do I expect my cut! 

#1.)  Don't bother letting the machine pick random numbers.  Customized numbers have the same chance of winning.  And those numbers are LUCKY to you, right?

#2.)  But don't pick popular lucky numbers like seven or numbers under 31, because those could be birthdays.  More people will have those numbers and could end up splitting the jackpot with you.  You're hoping you have obscure numbers, and they hit.

#3.)  The only way to increase your real odds?  Buying more tickets.

#4.)  Don't pick the same number for the Powerball every time.

#5.)  And finally, make sure if you're in a lottery pool, you send photo proof of the tickets you bought for the group and ones you bought for yourself.  You don't need the inevitable lawsuit if that line is blurred. 

Good luck!