How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century [Paperback]

Steve Ledoux (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

Successful player and contestant Steve Ledoux shares his skills in choosing lottery numbers, winning sweepstakes and contests, and spotting illegal scams in this savvy collection of prize-winning strategies. Lottery and sweepstakes hopefuls learn how to find the right contests to enter, how to protect themselves from cheaters, and what to expect after winning, including how to deal with the IRS and give interviews to the media. Internet sweepstakes, contests, and resources complete this guide to winning the jackpot.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A helpful book for anyone who enjoys gaming." -- Winning

"How to become rich!" -- KUSI Morning News

"How to win a lottery and get filthy rich!" -- CNN

"How to win, win, win as many sweepstakes as you like." -- Women’s Day magazine

"Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, who doesn’t? [This book] . . . show[s] you how to increase the odds." -- Barbara Walters’ The View (ABC-TV)

"[Ledoux is] America’s Lottery Genius." -- National Examiner

"‘The King of Contests,’ ‘The Wizard of Winning,’ ‘The Lord of Lotteries’ . . . Steve’s winning ways open the floodgates to fortune." -- National Enquirer TV

From the Publisher

"The luckiest man alive!" -KTLA Morning News "A helpful book for anyone who enjoys gaming." - Winning!

"A handy reference tool for those interested in these hobbies, with some good advice to offer." - Contest Newsletter

"How to win, win, win as many contests as you like." - Women's World

(Steve Ledoux] knows all the tricks on how to win lotteries, sweepstakes and contests." - The Carolyn and Marilyn Show

"I recommend it - entertaining style and anecdotes." - A reader on Amazon.com;

"It has worked for me! A must read for people who really want to win." - A reader on Amazon.com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press; 2nd edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891661426
• ISBN-13: 978-1891661426
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars As a winner of many contests I recommend that you stay away!, November 10, 2005

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rossetti_stunner (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century: America's Sweepstakes King (Paperback)

I am a lucky person. I have won dozens of trips around the world, gift cards, movie tickets, concert tickets, books, movies, cds etc etc etc...and was looking to get a few new tips. I am SHOCKED at the lack of information. IE to win a lottery he suggests buying a ticket. (ok the joke is old eh?) and then goes on and on about odds...using up pages..just to find that he lets the machine pick the numbers. The local lottery website gives the same stats....

The information is old. Several contest newsletters have been out of print for over five years. Save your money from this book and get a subscription to one of the excellent contest newsletters such as Bestweekly or Sweepstakes News.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, February 26, 2001

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This review is from: How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century: America's Sweepstakes King (Paperback)

This book gives excellent tips on both sweepstakes and contests. It gives a good overall look at the world of entering valid sweepstakes and how to spot those which are bogus. The book is an entertaining read and stresses being positive and just having fun ! It also covers some interesting ideas regarding lotteries and game shows. There aren't many books on the subject and this covers the subject very well. It's made my sweeps entering more enjoyable.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD LUCK, June 4, 2003

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Bonita L. Davis - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century: America's Sweepstakes King (Paperback)

Do you want to increase your chances of winning contests, lotteries and sweepstakes? If yes this is an excellent resource guide for you as you tangle through the mazes of chance. Steve Ledoux gives gives his reader clear and concise methods of increasing your chances in order to become a winner. He should know because he is a winner of numerous contests that have richly rewarded him.

The book gives a brief history of the games and explains how to maximize your chances. He also has chapters dealing with game shows, the IRS, frequently asked questions regarding winning contests and how to deal with your new found wealth. Reading this information helps you to know what to expect and prepare for it. He also includes web sites, addresses and other resources regarding the rules and regulations for lotteries in the different states.

You will no doubt ask the question, if I read this book will I win? Ledoux tells the reader that number one, you've got to play the game (buy the ticket, fill out contest form, etc.) Second, follow the instructions. Third, keep a positive attitude.
Fourth, remember this is a game of fun and yes, you will win but as with anything you must keep at it. Already I tried some of his principles and yep, I won. Give his book a try and come out more knowledgeable about these games of chance.