“Lottery tickets are a fun occasional purchase”
Agree
- Buying a daydream is valid entertainment
- A few bucks won't ruin anyone
- Someone has to win eventually
- The excitement is worth the cost
Disagree
- The odds are mathematically terrible
- Even small amounts waste money
- Better entertainment exists for cheaper
- Exploits people who can't afford it
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