I used to have a friend who play the lottery all the time. He'd say "gotta play to win, It'll change your life!" We'll if you win the jackpot sure it will change your life but the odds of that happening are astronomically low. He'd be richer if he never spent anything at all. Sure he won small amounts here and there but overall lost thousands. So, in the long term I think you are better of not gambling. Since, the odds are most assuredly NOT in your favor and you stand a better chance of it wrecking your life.