Claire Sutherland
Senior Data Writer
Claire holds a Master of Applied Statistics from the University of Melbourne and spent six years writing data journalism for Australian broadsheets before joining OzLottoVault. Her focus areas include probability literacy, cognitive biases in everyday decisions, and making quantitative concepts accessible to general readers. When she isn't reviewing odds tables, Claire volunteers with a community numeracy programme in regional Victoria.
Articles by Claire Sutherland
Odds & Probability
How Lottery Odds Work (with Plain-English Examples)
A straightforward explanation of how lottery odds are calculated, what the numbers actually mean, and why some games are harder to win than others.
Expected Value
Expected Value in Lotteries: What It Means (Without Hype)
A clear explanation of expected value (EV) — how to calculate it for lottery tickets, what it tells you, and what it does not.
Statistics & Misconceptions
Gambler's Fallacy and "Overdue Numbers": What Statistics Says
Why the belief that certain numbers are "due" to appear is a well-documented cognitive error — and what the evidence actually shows.
Responsible Play
How to Read Official Lottery Information in Australia (Responsibly)
A guide to understanding the official information published by Australian lottery operators — what the disclosures contain, where to find them, and how to interpret the numbers.
Statistics & Misconceptions
Draw Statistics: What You Can and Cannot Conclude
An honest assessment of what historical draw data tells us — and where people commonly overinterpret it.