The recent Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, which has ballooned to almost 1.5 million pesos, has attracted tens of thousands of people to press their luck. It wasn't long ago when the Ultra Lotto jackpot was 1.2 billion pesos, the largest prize money in lotto history. The media would report the draw dates leading to that fateful day, and how it excited the masses. They looked forward to the next draw. Admit it: You can't ignore the lotto jackpot.
Most of us have mixed feelings about purchasing a lotto ticket. For every (lotto) ticket you buy, your expected return is roughly break even. On the other hand, passing it up might mean that you're missing out on something big. You reach the point when you become conflicted about using your hard-earned money (to buy a lotto ticket). And you're aware that your chances of winning are equivalent to being struck by lightning. Or get killed in an airplane. You still play to dream.
If you really yearn for that lotto jackpot, then dream about it. You must visualize it. Is it wise to ask your friends about it? Yes. As long as you're not obsessing about it. (If you do, then laugh about it.) The urge (to buy a ticket) is strong such that you rather not overthink about it. What to do? What to look forward to? What to expect (and not to expect)? Please take a mental note of the following:
Play for entertainment. Or don't think about the six-digit winning combination. Many people would dismiss buying a lotto ticket, calling it a waste of time. It would be worse if you suppress that urge, if not delay the purchase (of the ticket). But let's be realistic. Think of a three-digit winning combination. And don't think too hard about it. In other words, let your gut feeling guide you.
Play not to gamble. It's easier said than done, but most of us have done it before. And one too many. We're not talking about purchasing a lotto ticket; it could be an item of clothing that you want after you first look at it. Splurging on other items that you really don't need at all. Or not planning your next holiday. (Keeping up with the Joneses. Right?) If buying a lotto ticket would make you feel good, then do it. And think about the six-digit winning combination randomly.
Play not to be hooked. There's no special skill, or formula, to win the lotto jackpot. It also applies to those TV promos offering cash prizes. We don't want to be dismissive of your chances because no one can tell if you would be lucky on that particular day. There’s nothing wrong about being hopeful. Some experts recommend telling yourself that you would win. And you don’t have to be assuming.
Play for charity. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds 40% of the country’s universal healthcare program.
“Many people go to PCSO branches in the provinces to ask for assistance with hospitalization and other needs. That's why we're here to share proceeds from the ticket sales with those people with greater needs,” PCSO Marketing Erik Imson said.
That lotto ticket can go a long way.
Play to reward. You can ignore all of the above. And think of one thing (and nothing else). Buying a lotto ticket is the most rewarding form of gambling. Ask the nearest lotto outlet operator. You’ll never know until you purchase a ticket
You must consider the possibility that you’ll win the lotto jackpot. What next? Here’s a do list:
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