Every Star Wars fan knows the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1. Or rather, that’s what C-3PO told us. The truth is we have no idea if Han Solo was ...

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.1 billion, a life‑changing sum that can turn a $3 ticket into generational wealth. The ...

Bracket math isn't an exact science, but for years mathematicians have told us that the odds of picking a perfect NCAA tournament bracket are a staggering 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 (that's 9.2 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa - The record-breaking $700 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, but it all boils down to math. From the huge prize to the enormous odds against winning it, Saturday night ...

In an analysis of 11 million lottery claims covering 36 lotteries, PennLive found that some Americans are winning prizes with seemingly improbable frequency. In total, reporters found nearly 1,700 ...

A math professor from Monroe won $100,000 on a Powerball ticket after lecturing to his class about probability and odds. Nicholas Kapoor was trying to help his Fairfield University statistics class ...

Mastering poker isn’t just about bluffing and bold moves — it’s about math. From pot odds and implied odds to quick mental shortcuts like the rule of two and four, this guide breaks down how top ...

Everybody’s got a hunch this time of year, a thought about the so-called Presidents’ Trophy “curse” or maybe a dark-horse Stanley Cup pick. Only one team of the 16 in the NHL playoffs gets to be ...

You don't need to be a stats and probability guru to know Clemson has the best chance of any team in college football to win their division. The ACC Atlantic hasn't produced a team able to keep the ...