The phenomenon of the lottery is certainly an interesting one. People flock to the counters to place small bets quickly, the whole process often taking no longer than a minute.
Yet, the odds are stacked against them – in the ever-famous Powerball, participants have a mere 1 in 292 million chance of winning the biggest jackpot by getting six out of six numbers correct.
Still, the draw to the lottery is irresistible. Besides, it’s one of the most minor and most harmless forms of gambling, and it costs just around $2 to buy a ticket and fill in your numbers of choice. Read the full story here ▶
