I buy lottery tickets occasionally when I feel a bit down about money - doing so is a win-win. If I win a prize greater than my stake, then that's great. If I

I buy lottery tickets occasionally when I feel a bit down about money - doing so is a win-win. If I win a prize greater than my stake, then that's great. If I don't, then it reminds me that I can still afford to throw away a few pounds every now and then without it being a significant loss.