This topic is locked, no replies allowed. Inaccurate or out-of-date info may be present.

  • Print

Topic: lottery  (Read 1867 times)

Gerianne

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2621 (since 2010)
  • Thanked: 35x
lottery
« on: November 08, 2014, 08:26:44 am »
A lot of people go out to buy lottery tickets, sometimes, every day.
They hope to win millions of dollars.
The interesting thing is that, as they spend a dollar each time they buy a ticket and most times lose, the cost adds up to their loss and digs into money they have for expenses. By the time (maybe) they win, they've spent quite a sum and sometimes, it is for naught. It's like spending a dollar a day for years.

aflyingmonkey

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2985 (since 2014)
  • Thanked: 107x
Re: lottery
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2014, 08:29:50 am »
For me, I don't do it every day or every week, we feel it is $2.00 worth of fun whichever day we buy it. 
I can't see people spending their entire paycheck in hopes of winning, crazy.

BATISTAGIRL663

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2877 (since 2012)
  • Thanked: 123x
Re: lottery
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2014, 05:22:54 pm »
i wish i could afford to do that --i do play when the pots gets really really big but that is the only time i play !!!

dancer139

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1841 (since 2007)
  • Thanked: 35x
Re: lottery
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2014, 07:55:19 pm »
we play the mega millions and the power bowl every week.  that is all.  we are retired so we can't spend a  lot on things we really don't need to do  lol

ancmetro

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 5805 (since 2007)
  • Thanked: 82x
Re: lottery
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2014, 08:13:04 pm »

     It is hard to win anything. Ticket prices went up and payouts went down.

lguzman1

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2341 (since 2012)
  • Thanked: 35x
Re: lottery
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2014, 10:09:59 pm »
My dad like buying them, but not me. I don't believe in spending my money that way.

lhz123

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2614 (since 2012)
  • Thanked: 46x
Re: lottery
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2014, 02:12:10 am »
I like to play it sometimes if the prize is higher, $2 dollars is not bad if it makes you excited and looking forward for the result .

dwggs

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2701 (since 2009)
  • Thanked: 63x
Re: lottery
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2014, 04:46:54 am »
I work in a place that has a lottery machine .. it is amazing how many ppl spend their last dime on lottery tickets looking for that big score .. kind of sad
*Image Removed*

pressman

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1099 (since 2010)
  • Thanked: 20x
Re: lottery
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 04:51:36 pm »
I only  play the local lottery chances are better than power  ball or megamillions
scratch tickes maybe once a week $2.00 only

teenangel

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1328 (since 2013)
  • Thanked: 22x
Re: lottery
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2014, 05:18:25 pm »
I play the lottery once and a while.

pkrahmer

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 4403 (since 2011)
  • Thanked: 177x
Re: lottery
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2014, 07:39:57 pm »
I have never actually brought a ticket but have played every so often with a bunch of friends . I know it is good for the local economy when a store sells a winning ticket but basicly I think it is a waste of time and money, The odds of winning are definately not in your favor. :turkey: :turkey: :turkey: :wave:
Be grateful for what you have and you will receive more than you ever expected

If you believe it you can achieve it.

Small Consistent Steps Lead to Great Rewards


Getinonthis

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Silver Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 1883 (since 2011)
  • Thanked: 31x
Re: lottery
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2014, 07:43:11 pm »
A few years ago I usually take part in lottery, but after realizing that it'll only lead to you creating more numbers and spending more money, I eventually quit.
"Make the most of every opportunity"

gaylasue

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Platinum Member
  • *********
  • Posts: 5528 (since 2011)
  • Thanked: 153x
Re: lottery
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2014, 08:54:05 am »
I do have to admit I do play when the jackpot gets to $100 million.  I have won quite a few small amounts but no big amount yet.
Have a wonderful day!

autumnsparklemom

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Gold Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 2107 (since 2013)
  • Thanked: 54x
Re: lottery
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2014, 08:54:59 am »
Buy a ticket on occasion. Only once in a blue moon...
*Image Removed*

GlendaMoore49

    US flag
    View Profile
  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 60 (since 2014)
  • Thanked: 0x
Re: lottery
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2014, 08:56:09 am »
I Play sometime and get the $2.00 tickets and win everytime so not so much a loss  :)

  • Print
 

Related Topics

  Subject / Started by Replies Last post
lottery

Started by sherylkay35 in Off-Topic

6 Replies
2540 Views
Last post March 23, 2009, 03:20:45 pm
by simguy13
10 Replies
2324 Views
Last post July 11, 2010, 03:57:33 pm
by ButterflyWings
Lottery

Started by ninajay in Off-Topic

7 Replies
1668 Views
Last post October 13, 2010, 07:01:29 am
by narlo
30 Replies
4257 Views
Last post October 29, 2010, 10:52:51 am
by sandiegosurfer
Lottery

Started by marieelissa « 1 2 » in Off-Topic

21 Replies
3529 Views
Last post March 30, 2011, 01:34:07 pm
by bungholiotgn