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[–] okwhateverdude@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

too bad lotteries are typically a tax on people that can't do math

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yep, anyone who buys more than one of these jackpot tickets is a fool. Full stop. Doesn't matter if it's an office pool, you doesnot meaningfully increase your odds by buying a hundred tickets vs one.

Only those who wait to buy exactly one ticket once there is a +ev, understands the game.

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Some people enjoy the whimsy it brings.

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sometimes I buy a ticket and spend so e time imagining what it would be like to win.

Usually I just buy scratchers because my partner likes them, and that’s really like 3 times a year.

[–] Syndication@lemmy.today 1 points 2 weeks ago

Just because the odds are worse than being struck by lightning, doesn't mean you can't buy a ticket every once in awhile and have a little fun. Gotta be in it to win it!