I grew up around some businesses that sold various lottery products. I'm not trying to sound mean or dismissive at all when I say this, just strictly matter of fact: I talked to a large and incredible variety of idiots and uneducated people that bought lottery tickets, whether scratch-offs or traditional Powerball type. They all universally knew the odds were bad. Universally.
They also figured that for a few dollars - which most of them could easily afford here and there - those were the best odds they were ever going to have.
They also figured that for a few dollars - which most of them could easily afford here and there - those were the best odds they were ever going to have.