Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 7, 2016 3:21pm
In Steubenville, right? NICE.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 7, 2016 3:21pm
Sleeper's logic is spot-on.
However, what you're really spending your $2 on is the Dopamine high and temporary rush believing you have more of a chance than you do.
It's similar to play a slot machine or betting a single number in Roulette. It's a terrible use of your money from an economic value standpoint, but the experience has some value.
However, what you're really spending your $2 on is the Dopamine high and temporary rush believing you have more of a chance than you do.
It's similar to play a slot machine or betting a single number in Roulette. It's a terrible use of your money from an economic value standpoint, but the experience has some value.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 7, 2016 3:23pm
It's definitely valid for constant lottery players/gamblers. But for the occasional player, fuck it.
There's several ways I could shore up my spending before I address my quarterly Powerball ticket....my coffee addiction being one.
There's several ways I could shore up my spending before I address my quarterly Powerball ticket....my coffee addiction being one.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jan 7, 2016 4:31pm
Yep. Me too. Sit back and dream is fun.BR1986FB;1773875 wrote:And this is the only time I play. Only when it's a ridiculous amount. Buy a few tickets and sit back & dream. Not going to win anyway but fun to think about.
I don't mess around with lottery when it's like $20 million jackpot or anything. I don't go out to the movies, out to eat (much), or casinos (definitely don't have your luck/ability). So, this is some junk purchases I'll make a couple times a year.
It's also pretty crazy to watch those shows on what winning the lottery did to people -- positively and those that blew everything. Crazy.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 7, 2016 4:34pm
Sleeper needs to save all that money to pay for girls to get laid. His words, not mine [emoji23].
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 7, 2016 5:42pm
Dumb comment. I doubt there are more millennials than other age groups buying.MontyBrunswick;1773910 wrote:Stunned that all of the millennials are buying tickets.... Not!
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Jan 7, 2016 6:54pm
The only time I ever bought a lottery ticket was when I worked places where everyone went in. I didn't want to do it, but it was more insurance against everyone else there winning and quitting while I still have to work.
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BoatShoes
Posts: 5,703
Jan 7, 2016 7:40pm
Sleeper is treating the decision to buy a lottery ticket as if it were an investment when as you point out it is a consumption expenditure. Sleeper buys Bud Light bottles and fantasizes about beating the guts of d.c. bar chicks. Other people buy a lottery ticket and fantasize about buying stupid shit.Azubuike24;1773916 wrote:Sleeper's logic is spot-on.
However, what you're really spending your $2 on is the Dopamine high and temporary rush believing you have more of a chance than you do.
It's similar to play a slot machine or betting a single number in Roulette. It's a terrible use of your money from an economic value standpoint, but the experience has some value.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 7, 2016 7:51pm
What...?BoatShoes;1773948 wrote:Sleeper is treating the decision to buy a lottery ticket as if it were an investment when as you point out it is a consumption expenditure. Sleeper buys Bud Light bottles and fantasizes about beating the guts of d.c. bar chicks. Other people buy a lottery ticket and fantasize about buying stupid shit.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 7, 2016 7:58pm
Translated: fucking girls in Washington, D.C.Commander of Awesome;1773949 wrote:What...?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 7, 2016 7:59pm
SportsAndLady;1773950 wrote:Translated: fucking girls in Washington, D.C.
I figured, but I have never heard/seen that used before. Is that a saying?
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jan 7, 2016 8:01pm
I'm in. Ticket on fridge.Sonofanump;1773855 wrote:I'll lay down a few dollars to take the lightning strike change of owning what ever I want.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jan 7, 2016 8:03pm
And that would really suck, so good move.Al Bundy;1773945 wrote:but it was more insurance against everyone else there winning and quitting while I still have to work.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 7, 2016 8:05pm
Rap musicCommander of Awesome;1773951 wrote:I figured, but I have never heard/seen that used before. Is that a saying?
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jan 7, 2016 8:29pm
Nothing wrong with playing a few bucks for the entertainment value.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 7, 2016 8:41pm
I'll probably buy one ticket. Seems like all the winners of the past randomly bought one. Any more than that and I'll have to sell the house, look for part-time work, make infant daughter get a job, etc.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 7, 2016 8:44pm
My friend - who is rich but not Powerball rich - always said it's worth the money for the 5-10 minutes spent dreaming about what you will buy if you win.OSH;1773840 wrote:I'll buy. I have no issues in spending $10 on big money tickets like this a couple times a year.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Jan 7, 2016 9:43pm
It's for entertainment purposes only. What's a couple of dollars on lotto tickets to get that rush of the VERY remote possibility of winning? It's not different than spending a couple dollars and enjoying a beer. Different rushes for different folks.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 7, 2016 9:43pm
Can't believe anyone really cares about what sleeper thinks on this.
I might do $5-$10 but probably won't
I might do $5-$10 but probably won't
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 7, 2016 11:11pm
Just bought two more
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 8, 2016 12:12am
I always say I'm going to get a few tickets when the jackpot gets this high. Then I forget. We'll see if I actually buy a ticket or two by Saturday.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Jan 8, 2016 1:09am
Never bought a lottery ticket. Doubt I ever will. Have played the slots a couple of times for fun with a fixed amount of cash. There is a difference between habitual players and those tossing in a few buck when there is on occasion a huge jackpot.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jan 8, 2016 6:13am
I don't smoke, drink very little, gamble once or twice a year never over 500.00 ... spend with in reason
5 ticket 2.00 plus 1.00 for special added number ... 15.00
I lost that much in golf balls playing with BRF and I would do that again...
5 ticket 2.00 plus 1.00 for special added number ... 15.00
I lost that much in golf balls playing with BRF and I would do that again...
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jan 8, 2016 7:20am
...belly, I figure if I'd hit the lotto, I'd buy a very nice golf course that would include a bed/breakfast and just enjoy working and playing at it. You and BRF would be welcome to play (at a reduced rate)Belly35;1773997 wrote:I don't smoke, drink very little, gamble once or twice a year never over 500.00 ... spend with in reason
5 ticket 2.00 plus 1.00 for special added number ... 15.00
I lost that much in golf balls playing with BRF and I would do that again...
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Jan 8, 2016 7:53am
I'm stupid and poor so I'll buy a ticket or 2. Will be the second time ever playing the lottery. I'll take the money out of my beer fund.
Wait, no, not the beer fund. Daughters diaper fund. Each diaper last for 12 hours right?
Wait, no, not the beer fund. Daughters diaper fund. Each diaper last for 12 hours right?