Do You Play the Lottery?

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Lottery is a scam. No one wins for real.

Been playing the lottery off and on for over the past 25 years (usually with a spare buck or two following a run to the grocery/liquor store or the gas station). The most I ever won was $1800 (5 of 6) back when there was no 'mega' just six numbers. In those days there were a sizeable number of $1 & $5 winners but then the lottery officials decided to generate more interest/revenue by increasing the odds and 'rollover' jackpots. As a result, it's tough nowadays to even recover a buck.

Awhile back Etschell posted that the lottery is a scam and after doing some research I've come to the conclusion that while the odds of winning will always remain somewhat remote, there have been ample opportunities for those actively involved in the process to mess with the algorithms in an effort/attempt to create certain advantages.

So the question is, do you suspect that the lotteries are potentially rigged and essentially a state-operated scam? In CA, the lottery was originally advertised as a means of improving statewide education but I don't see kids getting any smarter or better educated.

BTW, tonight is Mega Millions and tomorrow Powerball.

http://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/col...gged/78674912/

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/30/mast...-jackpots.html

http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-wi...ackpot-2017-10

http://www.uncoveror.com/lottery.htm