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Lifetime Net on Playing Lotto, Scratch-offs, etc.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:16 pm
When I was poor in college I took math classes and never played state lottery games, realizing how long the odds were.
Sometime along the way I I got where I could afford to pick up a quick pick here and there and a scratch off every now and then. I know the chances are still slim to none, but I love that little bit of “what if?”
In 15 years I’ve probably won $2k and spent $6-7k. The only thing I regret is not putting that in BITCOIN in 2010.
Obviously almost everyone is a net loser or the games wouldn’t remain.
What’s your net?
Sometime along the way I I got where I could afford to pick up a quick pick here and there and a scratch off every now and then. I know the chances are still slim to none, but I love that little bit of “what if?”
In 15 years I’ve probably won $2k and spent $6-7k. The only thing I regret is not putting that in BITCOIN in 2010.
Obviously almost everyone is a net loser or the games wouldn’t remain.
What’s your net?
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Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:17 pm to Smoke Ring
350$ exactly
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:17 pm to Smoke Ring
- 350
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:19 pm to JDPndahizzy
Let me grab my excel sheet of every transaction I’ve ever made..
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:19 pm to Smoke Ring
The lottery is a tax on the stupid and/or the poor. Selling dreams of ocean front doublewides for $2 a ticket.
I've probably spent $200 won $20
I've probably spent $200 won $20
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:21 pm to Smoke Ring
We call them “scratchers,” not “scratch offs.” Get serious or get out.
You can’t win if you don’t play.
You can’t win if you don’t play.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:23 pm to Smoke Ring
the mega millions priced me out when they went to $2
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:24 pm to Smoke Ring
Tax on the stupid
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:25 pm to Smoke Ring
They make great pirate party gifts when you have a low $$ cap for the gift.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:26 pm to Smoke Ring
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In 15 years I’ve probably ... spent $6-7k
Good God.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:28 pm to Smoke Ring
I've never played a slot machine or bought a lottery ticket
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:29 pm to Smoke Ring
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Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:31 pm to Smoke Ring
I won $100 one time. Enough for 2 tanks of gas. Not sure how I've spent.
It's just entertainment. If someone is spending money they need for bills on these then they're just stupid.
It's just entertainment. If someone is spending money they need for bills on these then they're just stupid.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:33 pm to jimbeam
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Tax on the stupid
Let me examine your spending habits and I'll find a better example of wasteful spending than $5 every other week on a daydream.
I've won $500 on a $2 Jumbo Bucks two times.
Still definitely a net negative though.
This post was edited on 4/21/21 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:35 pm to HempHead
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Good God.
Is less than $10 a week really that egregious?
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:36 pm to Smoke Ring
If I’m drunk and there’s one of the scratch off vending machines near me I’m about to lose a hundred bucks
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:38 pm to Smoke Ring
-$20
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:38 pm to Smoke Ring
My brother hit $20,000 last week
Posted on 4/21/21 at 2:43 pm to Smoke Ring
I am sure all of those “Free Tickets” I have won will have me a net winner in no time
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