How do U feel about playing the lottery?

Reply #18

CASH Only — Sat, 11 Dec 2004 19:24:57 GMT

That's like $9 per man, woman, and child.

Reply #17

lchoro — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:16:40 GMT

[quote]I have one of those religious cousins whom were brought up to shun these things and they do.[/quote]Is it any different than the church-run bingos and other prize contests? In California, charities realized over $ 300 million in income from bingos.

Reply #16

CASH Only — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:58:00 GMT

I'd feel better about playing if I lived in Connecticut instead of NY.

Reply #15

DoctorEw220 — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 23:18:40 GMT

i don't feel bad about playing the lottery when i win. i just feel bad when i lose.

Reply #14

four4me — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 16:50:09 GMT

I don't know why their in trouble they report that 570 million lottery dollars went to fund education. And the state has whopping 20 billion dollar school fund. Sounds like mis- management to me. Illinois only contributes 33 cents for every dollar spent on lottery tickets. The other money coming from other sources. Somebody has their hand in the cookie jar. However a while back I think i read or heard a story that Illinois has one of the best run school systems.

Reply #13

ryanm — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 16:44:05 GMT

The reason schools are in jeopardy even with lottery proceeds going to them is because sometimes the states cut funding to the schools from other sources, and the lottery ends up becoming the entire source of the school's budget.

Reply #12

st.germain — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 08:32:16 GMT

Your only a fool if you feel like one...you are only a loser if you feel like one...you are what you think. I don't feel like either one.......I play for both entertainment and because I like to win and it is possible if you have a plan....you wouldn't go to the store without a shopping list.....or would you? My question is that here in Illinois, the lottery proceeds /profits are supposed to go to the schools ( it says so on the back of each ticket ) then why are our schools in deep trouble/f... [ More ]

Reply #11

four4me — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:37:48 GMT

Right now for Powerball the have made a profit of more than $145 million from fools like us.You can look at lottery profits any way you want. When people play the lottery they are also relieving some of our tax burden. If it weren't for the lottery our taxes would be much higher than they are now. Some states filter the profits to state run programs which is a good thing. The problem is regardless of where they get the profits from is their management of the funds.So in essence when you play the... [ More ]

Reply #10

RJOh — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:13:21 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by getpaid on December 3, 2004Really, if you play a dollar every drawing........what are you doing on this site. You could do the quick pick at the store while moving on with you life..........This gotta be bad for you.............and......the other equally desperate people. ............................... Their is gotta be losers more losers than winners................. This site is a collection of identical personalities................ Maybe you come to this site to

Reply #9

tg636 — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:08:45 GMT

The way I feel is having one ticket per drawing is fun, you are in the game and have a chance and can daydream about life with $50 million in the bank. If I get more than one, I feel I've wasted money and could have done something better with it.

Reply #8

Maverick — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:03:31 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by getpaid on December 3, 2004But the truth is that the state which runs the lottery makes the profit. Right now for Powerball the have made a profit of more than $145 million from fools like us. I agree. There definately are real winners, but still it's a suckers bet (jackpot-wise).

Reply #7

Maverick — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:01:25 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by getpaid on December 2, 2004How do you feel about playing the lottery?do you feel it is right thinking about winning millions of dollars you didn't work for with huge odds against you?I don't feel anything, cos I don't allow myself to get lotto fever .I don't feel it's wrong to think of winning millions of dollars, I haven't worked for, but yes the jackpot odds are astronomical.

Reply #6

four4me — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 06:33:13 GMT

Getpaid I see from some of your previous posts that you play powerball. I can't think of a better investment for the price of a buck. Sure the odds are against us winning, but the people who win don't say that. They might say wow I can't believe it I won 125 million dollars. Or whatever amount they might have won. It really is a shot in the dark now isn't it. Just imagine you sitting in your chair when the draw your numbers.

Reply #5

getpaid — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 05:55:38 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by twisted on December 2, 2004 Todd said it best. You only have to pay $1 to be in the game. You dont have to spend any more than that. I believe that if you are going to win, you will win with as little as a dollar.Wait. I don't believe that. You mean to tell me that it is all random. So why do we come to this website. Most of you come to this forum. Besides browsing winning results, I think most of us come to this forum for other reasons.From what you are saying, it me... [ More ]

Reply #4

JAG331 — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 04:23:56 GMT

I was brought up to believe that lotteries are sinful, evil, bad. I've abandoned that belief. C'mon, I've started my 401(k) and other savings, it's not evil to toss a few dollars at a dream...you shouldn't feel bad about that

Reply #3

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 03:33:23 GMT

todd is correct with his statement. very well put.also, i figure my number will come up sooner or later. it's either going to be death, or it will be the lottery.

Reply #2

twisted — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 02:16:43 GMT

Todd said it best. You only have to pay $1 to be in the game. You dont have to spend any more than that. I believe that if you are going to win, you will win with as little as a dollar.

Reply #1

Todd — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 01:49:32 GMT

Very simple: you can't win if you don't play.

How do U feel about playing the lottery?

getpaid — Fri, 03 Dec 2004 01:21:14 GMT

How do you feel about playing the lottery?I don't mean why you play the lottery? I know winning millions of buck is good but do you feel it is right thinking about winning millions of dollars you didn't work for with huge odds against you?I never expect to winning the jackpot myself, That is how I justify it, but I want to come as close as possible.I have one of those religious cousins whom were brought up to shun these things and they do. And being in the hole with the cash department really ma... [ More ]