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14.2.2010
Released version 4.5.7 which fixes some minor bugs. It is possible to select powerball numbers in Match Numbers filter window when playing a powerball-like lottery.
6.7.2009
Released version 4.5.6 with fixes for some minor bugs.
25.5.2009
Released version 4.5.5 which offers better memory management when running expertlotto.exe on MS Windows - when needed the application will try to use up to 1GB of RAM memory (if that much free memory is available).
Fixed chart cholors when the data are sorted.
8.3.2009
Released version 4.5.4 which fixes problems when upgrading to Java 1.6 update 12.
1.2.2009
Released version 4.5.3 with fixes for some minor bugs.
New lotteries added.
31.12.2008
Released version 1.1.27 of plugin for winning numbers online update which fixes download of winning numbers for Lotto South Africa.
13.9.2008
Released version 4.5.2 with the following changes:
- Added statistics for Adjacent Numbers
- Fixed some bugs
6.6.2008
Released version 4.5.1 with the following changes:
- Added statistics for Repeating Numbers
- Fixed some bugs
- Minor changes in application's documentation
11.5.2008
Released version 4.5.0 with the following changes:
- Automated predictions based on pattern matching (Expert Lotto Pro only)
- Faster multi-threaded filtering and statistics calculation (Expert Lotto Pro only)
- New statistics for any filters, WN History Segments
- It is possible to invoke filters directly from statistical tables.
- New columns in statistical tables: Rank, Strength, any statistical module can be turned on/off.
- New columns in Winning Numbers statistics: Ticket Index, Position.
- New filters: Fast Minimizer, Ticket Index.
- New options in the following filters: Number Groups, WN History Sums, Number Movement, Number Range, Positional Filters.
- New columns in Package Statistics:Group Count, Ticket Index, WNH Odd/Even Count
- New options in WN History tables: median instead of average values, segment sizes are customizable.
- Selection of latest draws in the panel for selection of winning numbers is modified.
- Other minor improvements: hiding of draws, printing and export in Package Winnings page, Save Copy in compound filter window, grid colors in chart window, both range lines can be moved at the same time.
22.7.2006
Released version 4.2.1 with the following changes:
- Winning Numbers History filter now includes additional options - Odd/Even and Lock.
- Number History tab in WN History page is enhanced to show the distribution of numbers according to their history differences.
- Summary Table tab in WN History page and Package Statistics page show also the distribution of drawn numbers into WN History differences segments.
- Number Swap ticket panel has a new option to recall the last number swap settings.
- New column - Due - in statistics tables.
- New Odd/Even column for WN History sums in the Package Statistics page.
- Single Numbers position filter has a new option At least X to Y positions must pass.
20.5.2006
Released version 4.2.0 with the following changes:
- New Package Statistics page showing statistics data break down per each ticket in the Package.
- New statistics tables and charts: Pairs, Triplets, Ticket Positions, First/Last Digit, Number Groups, Number Distance, Trailing Numbers, Odd/Even+Sum Root, Low/High + Sum Root, Odd/Even + Low/High.
- New columns in Winning Numbers statistics table.
- All statistics tables have been enhanced to include additional columns: Latest, Repeats, Min Skip, Max Skip, Avg Skip, Frequency.
- Ticket Numbers chart shows Panel Coloring.
- Improved panel for the selection of winning numbers draws.
- New option to show statistics data for a selected ticket in the Package page.
- Visual Package page and Visual Winning Numbers page can highlight numbers from the latest draw.
- New option to use any filter to change the background color of columns in Winning Numbers stastics table and in Package Statistics page.
- New position filters: Numbers at Position Filter, Odd/Even Position Filter, Number Distance Filter.
- New coverage filter: Best Tickets.
- New WN Histofy filter: StdDev.
- Added a new Simulation function to Winning Number History page.
- Filter Statistics can be applied to tickets in the Package.
- Added a new Print Options window used when printing application tables.
- WN History page allows to use Package tickets for simulation.
- New option in Number Groups filter.
- New Step Size option in Ticket Generator window.
- It is possible to use charts to set input parameters for some filters.
- Improved Match Winning Numbers, Match Package and Match File filters.
- Improved Package Win Test window.
- Lots of other minor improvements.
14.7.2005
Released version 4.1.4 with the following changes:
- Application screens have been localized to Spanish - special thanks to Mr. Diego Forcato from Argentina.
- Fixed bugs from the previous release.
Application's context help is still being updated.
10.7.2005
Released version 4.1.3 with the following changes:
- The statistics can treat bonus number(s) as a regular number.
- Number highlight in Visual Package page and Visual Winning Numbers page is now synchronized.
- Match Summary in Visual Package and Visual Winning Numbers pages and Win Summary in Package Winnings page.
- Added Winning Numbers History Segments filter.
- Added Ticket Index Movement fitler and statistics.
- Added Sum Root filter and statistics.
- Added total count of Odd/Even numbers and total count of Low/High numbers in the statistics.
- It is possible to customize the Winning Numbers Table in the Statistics.
- Added statistics showing how many numbers repeat from previous draws.
- Panel Coloring remembers user-defined colors over application restarts.
- Some minor bug fixes and improvements to application's user interface.
Application's context sensitive help has not been updated yet. But most of the new features should be self-explanatory. If you have problems with the new features, please ask your questions in the discussion board.
17.6.2005
Released version 4.1.2 with the following changes:
- Added Low/High position filter.
- Added button Options under the ticket panel.
- All application printouts include lottery name in their title.
- Odd/Even sums statistics and filter.
- Match File Filter accepts text files with variable combination sizes.
- Added option At least X to Y columns must pass to the Winning Numbers Filter.
- Added an icon to application's statusbar showing the latest winning numbers in its tooltip.
- Added Redo function that reverts Undo actions.
- Aded an option to auto-highlight the latest winning numbers in the Visual Winning Numbers table. Fixed a bug in the Optimizing Filter.
30.5.2005
Released version 4.1.0. Read more here.
1.1.2005
New lotteries were added.
We're working hard on new version 4.1 that will have many new features and improvements. Working BETA version and more details are available in the discussion group.
1.1.2005
Released version 4.0.11 with the following changes:
- Fixed a bug in the Optimizing Filter.
- Fixed a bug in the Add Winning Numbers window.
- Context help updates.
22.12.2004
The following lotteries were added to our list:
- Illinois, USA : Lotto, Little Lotto, Mega Millions
- Lousiana, USA: Lotto 6/40 (Many thanks to Noel who got a free license in return)
1.12.2004
Released version 4.0.10 with the following changes:
- Added the Optimizing Filter.
- Added the Systematic Selection Filter.
- Changed the lowest possible range value to 1 in the Ticket Numbers Range Filter.
- Added an option to print playslip checkmarks as a regular rectangle instead of an ellipse.
- Added an option to switch the number layout in the Visual Package page and Visual Winning Numbers page.
- Added an option to insert a wheel into the Package.
- Additional lotteries - Taiwan and Israel.
See our discussion board for more details.
17.11.2004
Released version 4.0.9 with the following changes:
- Fixed playslip number printing problem when the playslip dimensions are given in inches.
- Smoother scrolling in the package tables and chart windows.
- The demo version allows to print one ticket to playslip.
- Some other minor bug fixes.
- Added new lotteries and plugins.
16.11.2004
Here you can download new lotteries submitted by other Expert Lotto users who earned a free Expert Lotto license this way. The lotteries come from many countries such as Turkey, Italy, Morroco, USA and Canada.
7.11.2004
Released version 4.0.8 with the following changes:
- Added drag and drop of ticket files to application's main window.
- The status bar in the main application's window shows the name of the ticket file last loaded into the package.
- The Package Winnings table highlights column with non-zero prize hits (suggested by Mr. Zuleger).
- Added a new statistic showing how many draws elapsed since the last occurrence of any number pair in the lottery history (suggested by Mr. Kalda).
- Fixed the problem with read-only lottery settings files in the Lottery Manager window (reported by Mr. Karcher).
- The History Differences page shows the minimum and maximum differences possible.
29.10.2004
Released version 4.0.7 with the following changes:
- Fixed playslip number printing.
- Added application help pages in English language.
- Added a new installation package with all available lotteries and plugins.
We started accepting orders for the full version of the Expert Lotto application, please click here!
25.10.2004
Released version 4.0.6 with the following changes:
- Added support for lotteries without paper playslips.
- Minor updates in application help pages.
- Installation package now includes some more lotteries and plugins.
1.10.2004
Released version 4.0.5 with the following changes:
- Application screens and messages translated to Slovak (Mr. Zajíček) and to German (Mr. Hujer). Both translators got Expert Lotto license for free.
- The Preferences window now shows the complete list of all plugins, not just the plugins that are active for currently selected lottery only.
- Added Registration button to the About box.
- Fixed some synchronization problems when canceling lengthy tasks.
- The Recent Files list didn't reload when switching current lottery.
- Updating an installed lottery using the .pack file will now replace existing winning numbers database and lottery settings files.
25.9.2004
Started a new online discussion board for exchange of tips & tricks between Expert Lotto users and its authors. You can enter the discussion board here.
21.9.2004
Released version 4.0.4 with the following changes:
- Added support for non-ascii characters in the license file.
- Fixed winning numbers file updates when using the .pack files.
16.9.2004
Released version 4.0.3 with the following changes:
- Small changes to the user interface.
- Fixed the Switch Lottery button in the Lottery Manager window.
- The Visual Package page did not show the panel for powerball numbers.
- Added Recent Files list to the Package menu (comment by František Jelínek).
11.9.2004
Added Slovakian lotteries organized by Tipos, a.s. - Loto, Loto 5 z 35, Keno 10 and Euro Milióny. New lotteries come with complete winning numbers databases and playslip printing. You can download the lotteries here. We also release a new plugin - Tipos - for online winning numbers update for the new lotteries, you can download it here.
29.8.2004
Released version 4.0.2 with the following changes:
- Internet connection settings for winning numbers online update now allows to specify proxy server username and password.
- The Statistics page did not display its controls correctly in lower screen resolutions.
- Added an option to use masked numbers when working with ticket files in text (CSV) format.
Comments and suggestions were provided by Petr Pastor and František Jelínek, thank you!
26.8.2004
Released version 4.0.1 with the following changes::
Fixed some error and typos in application labels and messages.
It was not possible to cancel online winning numbers update at connection time.
Invalid date of the first drawing may have disabled the Add Winning Numbers feature.
Fixed some bugs in the Linux and Unix installation package.
21.8.2004
Added context help to the Money plugin.
Added new lotteries.
Added new plugins for online winning numbers update.
18.8.2004
Expert Lotto version 4.0.0 was released and we started to accept orders.
9.8.2004
The site goes live.
