I checked my Powerball ticket Sunday morning. The jackpot was $89 million.

[panader0]

Lo and behold I had three numbers, half of my ticket was a winner. Later that morning I drove to a
nearby convenience market, very nervous, thinking of the things I could do with some extra money.
The ticket was worth 7 bucks, 7 meager measly bucks. So I got a six pack and went home.

[CentralMass]

1. What was the ticket $2 or $3. At least it was a return on your investment.

[panader0]

3. Betting on the lottery isn't really an investment, it's a gamble, but I made 5 bucks.

But to have three numbers and the jackpot being $89 mil, I really thought I'd win more. I can't think
about it. It's too painful..... Just wait til next week.

[CentralMass]

7. I've always liked "The lottery is an excise tax on the stupid":

Then again someone wins.

[panader0]

8. The money the state makes on the lottery goes to public works. Supposedly.

So, if I lose, I've at least donated to a good cause. (supposedly)

[CentralMass]

9. I buy a ticket or two now and then myself.

[Walleye]

2. That little story kind of defines 2022

[Marthe48]

4. I play Mega Millions

I don't expect to win, but having the numbers to check 2 times a week gives me a little something to look forward to. Until I check the numbers, I am rich!

The payout on 3 numbers is just enough to encourage you to keep playing. Hope you enjoyed your beer!

[panader0]

5. The lottery is addictive in the sense that, if I don't have a ticket to check Sunday morning, I'm

sure I would have been a millionaire if I had bought one. Oh well, a monied life was never in my cards.

[Marthe48]

6. I played Power Ball until they started 3 draws a week

I don't want to spend $6 bucks a week. And you know, if I just play 2 times a week, my numbers will hit. They never have, but they would if didn't have them in play. And Karma would laugh and laugh. If Mega Millions goes to 3 draws or increases the cost to play, I'll find another way to get a kick. lol