How many people are obsessed with the lottery?

Reply #17

jrosina — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:07:45 GMT

aaahhh! not so shyguitar...not so!!! Rosina's reality is that, I have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting hit by lightening Yes!!!...I mean if you are a real player, that must be your outlook to be a winner-player...lol...yes!

other wise you just as well grab all your marbles and and go home....LOL..keep your money in your pocket...

Reply #16

shyguitar — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:44:59 GMT

Hi risknight,

Thanks for your well wishes. I like your last line, everything is possible.

Reply #15

RJOh — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:39:04 GMT

It's hard to think of the extra time it takes to pick-up $5-$10 worth of tickets when buying a tank of gas as gambling. Most player spend less time per month playing lottery than they spend watching a Sunday foot ball game.

I spend a little more time than that because I write my own lottery programs and track the games I play.

Reply #14

mcginnin56 — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:15:53 GMT

Perhaps there should be a 21st question: Do you belong to LP

Reply #13

billionaire2bee — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:13:54 GMT

I love these little personal quizzes....I answered a resounding no on all questions....

Reply #12

billionaire2bee — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:11:46 GMT

LOL........I have an actual black book full of stuff I'd like to buy, vacations I want to take, houses in cities I like to live, how I'd divide up my cash....between family, friends, charities, and investments......obsessed??...Obsessed???......Obsessed is NOT the word for what I am about winning the lottery.......Im super seriously stalking a jackpot......

Reply #11

maringoman — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:03:00 GMT

The way I do it is by purposely skipping games. Like last saturday I had already picked my PB numbers on the slip but never brought the slip to the store. My numbers never came. They never come. When that happens I feel like I cheated and got away with it.

I know I would be seriously depressed if they ever came and I had skipped playing that time. But if that happened, it would be a one time thing that a good therapist can help deal with.

Good luck man

Reply #10

Coin Toss — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:03:02 GMT

This is the 20 question checklist from GA. It applies to all gambling, not just lotto. Granted with the lotteries the potential payout relative to the buy in offers way more bang for the buck.

Are you a compulsive gambler?

Answer all 20 questions below and view our comments based on your answers.

1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? Yes No

2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? Yes No

3. Did gambling affect your reputation? Yes No

4.

Reply #9

Artist77 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:53:28 GMT

I really think Shy Guitar maybe needs to take a break from the lottery. It sounds like it is making you more and more unhappy. If you want to win because it will enable you to hide away, I think there are some more serious issues going on there. I really urge you to talk to a professional and/or take a break. It may be hard for you to move out of your low paying job because employers sense a low self esteem issue. You mentioned before that you have a college degee so maybe focusing on getting an... [ More ]

Reply #8

riscknight — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:24:39 GMT

From what I've read, you know how to set your priorities straight and that is to your advantage. Have faith and keep your dreams alive - no matter what they are.

And always remember that in this life... everything is possible.

Reply #7

garyo1954 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:49:21 GMT

When the change bucket looks full I play; if it is empty, I rarely buy a ticket. When I do play, I enjoy programming and turning the numbers inside out.

Reply #6

RJOh — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:03:01 GMT

Everyone playing the lotteries dreams of winning big but it's not a substitute for the work and effort one has to put forth to have a better life.

Reply #5

shyguitar — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:13:55 GMT

Hi L.L.

Thanks for your response. I'm always happy for people who win the lottery because it's a life changing experience for anyone. We seem to be in agreement about a personal test of my patience, lol. I know that some people can play for years on end and not win anything and others can play once and win the big one, it's all random. Thanks for your kind words. I always enjoy reading your insightful responses/posts. Good luck to you too.

Reply #4

helpmewin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:09:18 GMT

Reply #3

Lucky Loser — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:55:15 GMT

Well, I can see that you're not obsessed with it because you take care of bills and business first. Don't get so caught up in the it's my turn , why did they win , he's too young to have won type scenarios. Everything happens for a reason. Just because you haven't surely doesn't mean you can't or won't. Might just be a personal test of your PATIENCE...focus on passing it instead of how hard the test is... and best of luck!!!

L.L.

Reply #2

RedStang — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:48:23 GMT

Think he's just talking about peeps on this site.

What do you mean by obsessed. Plays or spends alot. I always play my nums but don't spend much.

Reply #1

four4me — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:33:27 GMT

I have met more people who say they dont play the lottery than people who say they do.

How many people are obsessed with the lottery?

shyguitar — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:22:49 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering how many people are obsessed with the lottery. I go back and forth on this. Sometimes I get to be a bit manic about my obsession with winning the lottery and am not realistic enough about the fact that I would have a much better chance of being hit by lightening than actually winning the lottery. Other times it seems that I can't imagine not winning the lottery someday. When I feel more desperate about my life then it seems I have to buy tickets of some form da... [ More ]