What I said about the 3 way numbers not being a good play was based on back testing done in Washington, which is a one draw per day state.
This means that more hits should be expected in a two draw per day state like New York.
Another point; these 3-way numbers tend to hit 8 drawings forward. This means that if you get a 3-way number today from the Match 20 Overlap program, that number is more likely to hit in the next 2 to 8 drawings, not the very next drawing.
I want to thank Tim from Washington for helping out with this 3-way number back testing.
You can reach him at cashforthenote@gmail.com.