Why is number 7 lucky and how did it get that way? Lucky number 7 has its roots in ancient history. The ancient Greeks considered 7 to be lucky and the ancient Babylonians considered 7 to be a perfect number. There are even Biblical references and allusions to lucky seven in several parts of the Old Testament.

The Pythagoreans called lucky 7 the perfect number, the addition of 3 and 4, the triangle and the square. In antiquity there were 7 known planets and the sun was considered a planet in ancient times. Lucky number 7 features prominently in several ancient religions most notably the Goths and the Romans who believed in 7 deities. Lucky 7 is a sacred number in Masonic symbolism. In ancient Judaism every 7th year was holy and debts were traditionally forgiven.

In modern day New Orleans there are several followers of an African American religion called HooDoo. The lucky number 7 features prominently in this religion as evidences by products marketed as Seven Herb Bath, Gambler's Gold Lucky Seven Hand Wash, and others.

With its roots in ancient mythology the concept of lucky number 7 has been passed down through countless generations. Almost every culture attributes special qualities to lucky 7. With its ancient history it is no surprise that modern man still believes in lucky 7. Many lottery players consider 7 to be a lucky number. On 7/7/07 many states reported participants playing various combinations of the lucky number 7.

Why is the number 7 lucky? Lucky 7 clearly has a psychological effect. One report cites several marketing campaigns based on the lucky number 7 with very successful results. There is even a web site marketing lucky 7 amulets to bring luck with testimonials from people who say the amulet has brought them luck.

Logic cannot explain the fascination behind the lucky number 7 beliefs but then logic cannot explain everything that takes place in our lives.

No matter what your lucky numbers are several state lotteries may have a pleasant surprise in store for lottery players. Some states are thinking about taking advantage of existing technology and allowing players to buy lottery tickets online. Surveys show that most lottery players would welcome online lottery tickets. Players will be able to avoid weekly trips to a lottery retailer and would be able to check the latest lottery results from their home computers or cell phones. In the not so distant future players will be able to play those lucky numbers from just about anywhere.