Live Lotto Stats
Up-to-date statistics from winning_numbers.csv and supplementary_numbers.csv
Key Features
Discover what makes this tool powerful and unique for lottery analysis
Automated Scraping
Fetches historical Saturday Tatts Lotto results from 1986-2025 with smart updates that only process new draws and terminate early after 5 consecutive skips.
Auto Data Cleaning
Built-in CSV corruption detection and repair. Automatically removes corrupted data before analysis to ensure reliable results.
Statistical Analysis
Calculates odds and probabilities for each number using advanced frequency analysis and probability calculations.
Smart Recommendations
Generates 10 diverse number combinations based on historical frequency while ensuring diversity and avoiding past winners.
Cross-Platform
Works seamlessly on macOS, Linux, and other Unix systems with automatic dependency detection and installation.
Educational Focus
Designed for educational and research purposes to understand lottery number patterns and statistical concepts.
Project Statistics
Key metrics and capabilities of the Saturday Tatts Lotto Scraper
Interactive Demo
See the tool in action with a simulated terminal interface
Terminal Simulation
Installation
Get started in minutes with our simple installation process
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/JDsnyke/saturday-tatts-lotto-scraper.git
cd saturday-tatts-lotto-scraper
# Make scripts executable
chmod +x *.sh
# Run the master script
./master_lotto.shUsage Guide
Learn how to effectively use the tool for lottery analysis
1. Scrape Lotto Results
Fetches historical data from au.lottonumbers.com, automatically skipping existing data to avoid duplicates.
2. Parse Data & Recommend
Analyzes the scraped data using frequency analysis and generates 10 diverse number combinations. Includes automatic CSV cleaning for data integrity.
3. Check Requirements
Ensures all dependencies (curl, pup, awk, grep) are installed on your system.
Recommended Entries (with odds and percentages):
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1) 6 (1 in 28, 3.46%) 10 (1 in 42, 2.38%) 15 (1 in 36, 2.81%)
22 (1 in 46, 2.16%) 34 (1 in 46, 2.16%) 42 (1 in 27, 3.68%)
2) 1 (1 in 30, 3.25%) 5 (1 in 38, 2.60%) 16 (1 in 42, 2.38%)
26 (1 in 51, 1.95%) 29 (1 in 35, 2.81%) 44 (1 in 42, 2.38%)Architecture
Understanding the project structure and components
Lotto/
├── master_lotto.sh # Main menu interface
├── scrape_lotto_results.sh # Web scraper for lotto results
├── parse_and_recommend.sh # Statistical analysis & recommendations (with auto-clean)
├── clean_csv.sh # Manual CSV cleaning utility
├── requirements.sh # Dependency checker/installer
├── generate_stats.sh # Generate statistics for website
├── winning_numbers.csv # Scraped winning numbers
├── supplementary_numbers.csv # Scraped supplementary numbers
├── index.html # GitHub Pages website
├── assets/
│ ├── lotto_stats.json # Live statistics data
│ └── favicon.svg # Website favicon
└── README.md # Documentation