The best way to win the lottery is not play it. You will be more likely to have the millions put the money you would spend on tickets in a savings account.
I only buy a lottery ticket when I’m getting gas. At 54-64 mpg in my 2000 Honda Insight, that’s about every 4-5 weeks. In the summer, I buy as much gas for the riding mower as I do for the car. So, that’s about 15 tickets a year. Enough to satisfy the urge, not enough to make me or break me, and, there is always that long shot chance of winning.
That’s why lottery tickets are derisively referred to as “redneck retirement plans” or for people who are “bad” at math! ‘Unfortunately’ for me, I’ve had college-level Statistics and understand what the odds REALLY mean of winning ANYTHING substantial! My state uses part of the windfall from people’s greed and stupidity to offer scholarships, so, since I can afford it, I buy tickets every week. Hey, it beats ‘wasting money’ on smokes or beer!
Argythree over 7 years ago
That’s not a plan, Brutus. It’s a pipedream…
William Bednar Premium Member over 7 years ago
You know the old saying:“Hope is not a Plan”.
banjinshiju over 7 years ago
The best way to win the lottery is not play it. You will be more likely to have the millions put the money you would spend on tickets in a savings account.
grainpaw over 7 years ago
I only buy a lottery ticket when I’m getting gas. At 54-64 mpg in my 2000 Honda Insight, that’s about every 4-5 weeks. In the summer, I buy as much gas for the riding mower as I do for the car. So, that’s about 15 tickets a year. Enough to satisfy the urge, not enough to make me or break me, and, there is always that long shot chance of winning.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 7 years ago
That’s why lottery tickets are derisively referred to as “redneck retirement plans” or for people who are “bad” at math! ‘Unfortunately’ for me, I’ve had college-level Statistics and understand what the odds REALLY mean of winning ANYTHING substantial! My state uses part of the windfall from people’s greed and stupidity to offer scholarships, so, since I can afford it, I buy tickets every week. Hey, it beats ‘wasting money’ on smokes or beer!
paranormal over 7 years ago
Somebody has to win eventually. Might as well be me. I just don’t buy them very often.
1004mike over 7 years ago
Ergo…Born Loser
Mentor397 over 7 years ago
That’s my plan too.