So, as mentioned earlier, the whole out of pocket expense comes from the pick 2... that's it. Any other plays will be based on a pick 2 hit.

After working out some scenarios, it seems like the better bet is to completely eliminate the pick 4, even on their money.

Also, want to mix in the pick5 faster, so the 4 draws after a pick 2 win would be 

Eve... 1 pick 2, 4 pick 3's, 1 pick 5 ($6)

Mid... 1 pick 2, 4 pick 3's, 1 pick 5 ($6)

4 draws at that rate is $48, so the last $2 from a pick 2 win would go to the next "only pick 2" play.

That puts the whole system as the cheapest yet, well under the estimated $730 match six ticket throughout the year.

That's all I have for now.... still no clue where to start to analyze the BIG games... deflated yet again...