Cheryl D'Alessandro says she knows her chances of winning are slim. She even has a friend who is a statistician who has told her lottery tickets are a waste of money. I look at it as a form of entertainment. Diane Delville, co-owner of Anna's Lottery Stop in Jackson Square, says some of her customers tell her about the plans they have for their possible winnings. They keep hoping they can get a quick way out of debt.
People are so sad.
Still, players would be a lot further ahead if they invested those loonies. Your most valuable asset is your ability to earn an income and the second is time. You should learn to manage that income. And if his students buy tickets before taking his course, it's not likely they'll continue once they're done. Still, he admits even informed players won't likely stop playing lotteries.