Good point!! A quick search brings some interesting statement - basically that is the only perceived way out of poverty for many people [1]. Also the risk seems

Good point!! A quick search brings some interesting statement - basically that is the only perceived way out of poverty for many people [1]. Also the risk seems really low, because it is "rooted" in your usual budget, like cigarettes, so you don't really see the real cost. Due to the media and the advertising, the perceived chance of gain may also be increased. [1] http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/cmu-wpa072408.php http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/cmu-wpa072408...