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Posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 0:07:04
I've recently gotten into an impulsive habit of buying lotteries in the past month or so. So far I've bought one $10 lottery, probably 4 $2 lotteries and 2 $4 instant scratch and win things. I've spent close to $30 and I haven't won a thing.
I know about the odds. They aren't good LOL. I gotta stop wasting my money. OK, from now on, I will never buy another instant scratch and win card and I will not spend more than $2 a month on lotteries.
I keep dreaming of winning the lottery so I can take my Mom to China, but I can save my money to do that.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 1:17:50
In reply to Gotta stop playing the lottery, posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 0:07:04
On second thought, I think I will just give up on the lottery altogether. Odds are 1: 13,983,816 for a lottery choosing 6 numbers out of 49.
Posted by scratchpad on March 20, 2007, at 10:12:50
In reply to Re: Gotta stop playing the lottery, posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 1:17:50
> On second thought, I think I will just give up on the lottery altogether. Odds are 1: 13,983,816 for a lottery choosing 6 numbers out of 49.
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I think that's wise, Deneb. It's really easy to talk yourself into buying just a few tickets when they look like it's a small investment. Those odds are way too high for me!!scratchie
Posted by Dinah on March 20, 2007, at 11:18:00
In reply to Gotta stop playing the lottery, posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 0:07:04
I play the lottery with the understanding that I am paying to dream, not to win.
I never buy more than one ticket because the difference between one in a snowball chance and two is not all that great. :) And I never buy the smaller dollar value tickets, because that's not a good enough dream to pay for.
Posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2007, at 11:34:43
In reply to Re: Gotta stop playing the lottery » Deneb, posted by Dinah on March 20, 2007, at 11:18:00
My husband does the powerball that is new in NC. Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on March 21, 2007, at 17:04:55
In reply to Re: Gotta stop playing the lottery, posted by Deneb on March 20, 2007, at 1:17:50
> On second thought, I think I will just give up on the lottery altogether. Odds are 1: 13,983,816 for a lottery choosing 6 numbers out of 49.
>Good point Deneb. What a lovely thought about you & your Mom going to China.
Kath
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