"I despise the Lottery. There's less chance of you becoming a millionaire than there is of getting hit on the head by a passing asteroid." ~ Brian May
I like to play the lottery when the jackpot is over $200 million. As a financial geek, I know this is a bad financial decision. Even with a $200 million jackpot, it's still a negative statistical return to play.
However, I justify my payment to play as a cost of entertainment. For a moment, I engage in choosing the numbers that are lucky or relevant in my life. I do it for fun since I usually buy one ticket. Just like I don't expect financial gain from seeing a play, eating out, nor playing a sport, I don't expect a financial return from a lottery ticket
When I win, it's usually the lowest prize. I consider that a bonus since I got entertained for free.
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