True, but it's kinda fun too. Buying the ticket and letting yourself fantasize a bit is part of the 'joy' of it. Could you do it another way? Of course. But act

True, but it's kinda fun too. Buying the ticket and letting yourself fantasize a bit is part of the 'joy' of it. Could you do it another way? Of course. But actually plunking down $2 and dreaming about the winnings in the car feels more 'real'. To me, it's fairly harmless fun, probably for most people too. Edit: Also, it's a voluntary tax.