It’s been some time since I blogged and I’ve been doing some deep thinking about my role in encouraging lottery play at www.HowToPickLotteryNumbers.com. Is it ethical to encourage people to throw money away on a gamble where the odds are outrageously high and outrageously poor value? Is it ethical to encourage a mindset of trying to win money by gambling rather than earn money by working hard and smart?
I sleep at night because what we are doing at www.HowToPickLotteryNumbers.com is providing scientific advice on how best to play lotteries. We strive to encourage minimal investment in lottery tickets. Most subscribers to our website learn to spend much less on lottery tickets and earn back their $9.95 quickly. We also ensure that they get the best possible value for their lottery investment.
With regard to the ethics of encouraging gambling, I have been a lifelong gambler who recognises that the odds are stacked against me. If the odds are against you, you are almost certainly bound to lose. The odds of winning the lottery are so hopelessly stacked against you that failure is almost inevitable. The purpose of gambling is to gain pleasure. It is wrong to expect to win and you should expect to lose. If you understand this and in so doing realise that you should not risk money that you cannot afford to lose, then it seems to me that gambling is harmless. There is much pleasure to be gained from trying to handicap horses or to be a good card player. Enjoy the struggle but don’t give up the day job.
The special feature of playing lotteries is that the prizes are of life-changing size. Buying the hope of achieving this at a small price is good value. Just limit your lottery spend to as low a level as possible. Learn how to do it at www.HowToPickLotteryNumbers.com.
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November 3, 2011 at 8:12 pm |
I agree with you. As long as one does not blow away all savings on lottery tickets, it is a harmless activity. Also a lottery game feels right when you know it is supporting an important cause like health care services.