Quote from: delfastTions on July 04, 2023, 05:49:38 PM

Quote from: slapper on July 04, 2023, 04:47:38 PM

Although everyone has the right to hope for something better, could the lottery's continued popularity contribute to an unhealthy preoccupation with rapid gratification? A society that has devalued effort and perseverance in favor of luck. You recommend dedicating a certain sum of money specifically to the lottery. But why not save up for something concrete, like a future adventure or a contingency fund?

Taxes, what a pain! This seems like a textbook example of "champagne problems," don't you think? It's like griping about the brightness of the sun on a tropical paradise. You're doing better than most people if you can complain about lottery taxes.

Winning any significant amount in any lottery is such a rare event that the probability of it for a particular person is almost zero. The question arises: why are there so many who want to buy lottery tickets, when any adult, sane person understands perfectly well that he will not be able to win. But it is true, of course, that buying a lottery ticket for $1 does not affect the family budget in any way. But I want to draw attention to the fact that if one of the family members bought such a ticket, then there will be fun and jokes in the family. And for this ridiculous dollar, everyone's good mood will rise a little.
This is probably one of the main functions of the lottery. In other words, it's fun and entertainment. Perhaps they are worth such ridiculous money.

Yes, I know that some people buy lottery tickets for fun. For them, the process of waiting for the draw can be fun.
People may discuss their expectations and hopes with other players, exchange ideas about strategies or simply talk about possible winnings. There is an element of interaction and communication in these discussions and this can contribute to the satisfaction of participating in the lottery.