• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

Do you buy lottery tickets?

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    #11
    It does give you something to look forward to and dream about, perhaps with your spouse. That's got to be worth a bit.

    Comment


      #12
      Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
      Lottery is a tax on the stupid in the same way speed camera's are a tax on motorists, you have a choice not to pay.
      That's a daft analogy, with speed cameras you don't find one person gets rewarded with the fines from others... over 50% of the lottery money goes to prizes so it's more a redistribution of wealth.
      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
      Originally posted by vetran
      Urine is quite nourishing

      Comment


        #13
        My mate always has a little dig at the people in front of him queuing in front of him to pay their stupid tax while he's waiting to buy his fags.

        Comment


          #14
          Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post
          I usually spend £10-£20 when the Euromillions gets > a lot or there's a decent Rollover. Don't bother otherwise. I don't intellectualise it, it's only a bit of fun.
          WLS.

          Last time I bought Euromillions tickets was when those fat pykies in Largs won £161M.

          Has to be a super huge rollover for me to be interested.

          I know the odds are ridiculous, but once in a while it doesn't hurt. Not like £20 is most of my weeks benefits is it.
          Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.

          Comment


            #15
            You've got to be in it to win it !

            A syndicate in my local pub won £70k. I hadn't given over my £2 that week.

            A few years before, the landlord won £90k

            Those bus drivers who won £36m are less than a bus ride away from me.


            Yes, I do buy tickets. As I approach a certain age, I know now that I won't get rich through my own endeavours. So it's a bit of fun that allows me to dream. And no amount of calling me stupid on here will make me change

            Comment


              #16
              Missus spends about £10 every 2 months or so.

              Never won a thing.

              Comment


                #17
                I've had £500 worth of Premium Bonds since 2004 (a gift) and have still haven't won a penny on them.

                Comment


                  #18
                  Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
                  Lottery is a tax on the stupid in the same way speed camera's are a tax on the stupid too, you have a choice not to buy lottery tickets and to not speed.
                  FTFY

                  Comment


                    #19
                    Bit of harmless fun. Mainly participate when the numbers look too tempting to avoid.

                    To be frank, watching those game shows when someone goes insane about winning £20k, I think 'would it really be worth it'? Not for me.

                    Comment


                      #20
                      In terms of expected returns, lottery tickets are probably slightly less daft than buying a brand new car?

                      I cannot remember if I ever bought a ticket myself. Maybe I will in honour of this thread... imagine the look on DP's face if one of us paupers won big!
                      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                      Originally posted by vetran
                      Urine is quite nourishing

                      Comment

                      Working...
                      X