According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, as of 1:00 pm yesterday, 3,500 tickets a minute were being sold for the $212 million jackpot, so you shouldn't be surprised to hear the odds of winning the jackpot were 1 in 175,711,536
Have these folks heard there is a recession going on? Yeah, I know – I hear all of the rationalization – “I’m helping the economy,” “I so down in the dumps that I need to try something,” What if I hit it big – then I don’t have to worry about my job.”
Look, do what you want – it is still the United State after all and we are free to do as we please. My point here is to watch how your kids are processing your behavior.
Kids love lottery tickets – for them it’s their first class seat to success. Why do you think online gambling was such a hit a few years ago on college campuses? Before you blow $100 on lottery tickets and then tell your kids you can’t afford to buy a pizza this week – think – think – think.
It bears repeating and repeating and repeating, These times are teachable moments – good & bad. Remember – your kids are watching you….
Have these folks heard there is a recession going on? Yeah, I know – I hear all of the rationalization – “I’m helping the economy,” “I so down in the dumps that I need to try something,” What if I hit it big – then I don’t have to worry about my job.”
Look, do what you want – it is still the United State after all and we are free to do as we please. My point here is to watch how your kids are processing your behavior.
Kids love lottery tickets – for them it’s their first class seat to success. Why do you think online gambling was such a hit a few years ago on college campuses? Before you blow $100 on lottery tickets and then tell your kids you can’t afford to buy a pizza this week – think – think – think.
It bears repeating and repeating and repeating, These times are teachable moments – good & bad. Remember – your kids are watching you….
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