If you are poor, winning a large windfall is likely to harm you. You'll get a lot of attention from dangerous and desperate people, draining the EV at best. A

If you are poor, winning a large windfall is likely to harm you. You'll get a lot of attention from dangerous and desperate people, draining the EV at best. A little money at a time changes life more per $ than a lot of money all at once. You're better off spending your "lotto funds" on things like applying for jobs, personal networking, education, and other such things that have a random chance of increasing your wealth.