I concur with this, and also add that the smaller winnings accrued along the way adds to their sense of validation. They spend $1000 on tickets, and the day wh

I concur with this, and also add that the smaller winnings accrued along the way adds to their sense of validation. They spend $1000 on tickets, and the day where their next $5 ends up winning them $100 on a scratch-off makes it all worth it.