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RJOh

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Jun 26, 2013, 3:44 pm

When I bought my first lottery ticket I dream of winning but accepted the facts that odds were it wasn't happening, but after matching 5 of 6 a couple of times I'm starting to think "why not?".

* you don't need to buy every combination, just the winning ones *
haymaker

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Jun 26, 2013, 4:09 pm

It's simple, I hate my job, and I want my time to be mine.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D.
Artist77

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Jun 26, 2013, 5:03 pm

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Jun 26, 2013
It's simple, I hate my job, and I want my time to be mine.

lol I definitely want to be in 100% control of my time. Ohhhh the books I would write and the new art works I would create!!!

I also want to win so I can pay to meet Grumpy Cat someday! ;)

DO NOT BE AFRAID.

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accesscapital

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Jun 26, 2013, 7:36 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Jun 26, 2013
lol I definitely want to be in 100% control of my time. Ohhhh the books I would write and the new art works I would create!!!

I also want to win so I can pay to meet Grumpy Cat someday! ;)

My only hope to make up for the money I lost (six figures) on a fraud couple of years ago..I wouldn't have been playing regularly if it wasn't that..Anyways..I believe in karma..I never hurt anyone, only helped wherever I can..Good luck guys!
happygirl665

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Jun 26, 2013, 7:49 pm

It's just plain ole fun and the excitement of winning is motivating enough.

Who say's I'm broke? Are you kidding me, I am just waiting on my millions!
Stack47

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Jun 27, 2013, 10:33 am

Quote: Originally posted by noise-gate on Jun 24, 2013
For me its that old adage" When that moment comes- will you be ready? "
Getting light-headed, shortness of breath, weakness in the knees- seeing your winning numbers. ..l say" bring it on".
Experience the thrill. ..

I guess it depends on how we view "spent money" because in reality, our next bet is simply one bet. When someone buys their first pack of cigarettes, they probably don't think it will turn into a pack-a-day habit that might cost them $15,000 over the next 10 years in some places. And I doubt any first time lottery player visions that it may turn into a $4 a day habit either. Anyone can review their spending habits on anything over the past 10 years and conclude it wasn't money well spent.

"Experience the thrill. .."

Hopefully some time during the past 10 years, players experienced a small thrill even if was winning $200 just before Christmas or a vacation. The "thrill of winning" has an entirely different meaning to someone like the Wisconsin clerk that needed to win to avoid getting caught stealing and going to jail. But for us average lottery players the money spent was hoping to experience the thrill of a life changing jackpot. When you think about it, it's really not all that expensive when compared to other thing stuff we could spend our money on.
Lucky Loser

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Jun 27, 2013, 12:07 pm

It always feels good knowing that someone else is paying some bills, buying the grub, or footing the tab for a night out on the town from time to time. The losses and gains part is questionable, though, in my opinion.

L.L.

Small games, frequent wins, and regular payouts 'cause.....

There are seven days in the week...'Someday' isn't one of them.

#lotto-4-a-living
Nikkicute

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Jun 28, 2013, 12:53 am

Quote: Originally posted by ThatScaryChick on Jun 25, 2013
Like probably most everyone else here, it's the thought that I still have the chance to win something big and I don't want to give up now. Besides, playing the lottery is also my hobby and i get enjoyment out of playing even when I lose.

Sort of the same reason some people follow a losing baseball or whatever favorite sports team

knowing full well the team sucks but your a loyal fan, you keep going to the game, just hoping

for a win every now and again, may not make it to the championships but the small wins along

the way keeps you going.
Richie cash

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Jun 28, 2013, 6:24 pm

Hey the deal is hope ! Anyone can win more money than u will ever earn working. It's cheap to play and the thought of winninis makes it worth while... I won 412 grand on a nj cash 5 so I'm pretty much hooked for life... It happand to me so it can happen to anyone, just need a buck!
Elizabeth03

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Jun 28, 2013, 6:57 pm

I bought 2 lotto max ticket's for tonight. I think to myself, did I waste my money again buying, or will they prove fruitful..

I hope I win big on this lottery or another one, so I don't have to fret about job's and can relax more..
Romancandle

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Jun 28, 2013, 8:35 pm

As others have said... hope

And... day dreams that one day I might have the luxury to not have to work for "the man"...

-RC
psykomo

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Jul 1, 2013, 9:19 pm

Mindy and Gloria keeps Psyko motivated to play Powerball>>>$$$

Psyko would never jump in front of anyone, but saturday I was on mission

to buy my powerball ticket's at a less crowded shop and run establishment.

The man in line ahead of Psyko had a big roll of cash $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Psyko ask, are you getting a MO?

Man said, yes!

Psyko ask, can I go ahead of you to buy lottery ticket, it won't take a minute!!!!!!

Man said, no!!!!!!

( five + minutes later, man walks away talking on D cell )

Clerk ask, watcha U want Psyko?

Psyko ask, Gloria, why do gull's have all D "LUCK"???????
Ronnie316

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Jul 1, 2013, 9:46 pm

D people who buy D MO are dishonest and afraid 2 show D money in D checking balance.

Never trust D MO buyer, and never ask 4 favors, they will cheat you 4 U are place in line.
maringoman

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Jul 1, 2013, 10:51 pm

Okay I'm lost. Whats a MO? lol

That money's gone fo ever
grwurston

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Same digits. Different games.

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Jul 1, 2013, 10:55 pm

It's a money order.

Before you play there are 2 choices to make. Low sum or high sum and consecutive pair or no consecutive pair. Choose correctly and you go from 120 combos down to 30. Not a bad starting point.