> I spent $X on lottery tickets and missed out on having $X more in an investment that did well or having the free cash to sign up for Y class where more "luck

> I spent $X on lottery tickets and missed out on having $X more in an investment that did well or having the free cash to sign up for Y class where more "luck" happens. Except the lottery is so cheap that there isn't really a competition for the couple of bucks it costs. Like, you take that $2 and put it into the market. Maybe it turns into $10, and you buy yourself lunch.