Once a lottery like Mega Millions has a high enough jackpot so that the expected value of the ticket is higher than the cost, why does it still feel like it’s a bad investment to buy a ticket?

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Once a lottery like Mega Millions has a high enough jackpot so that the expected value of the ticket is higher than the cost, why does it still feel like it’s a bad investment to buy a ticket?

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The lottery should never be considered as an investment. It’s for entertainment. It’s fun to play, it’s exciting to think about what you would do if you win. But never think of it as an investment.

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