I've gleaned from researching, that it's better NOT to pick numbers between 1- 31 -- your important dates like birthdays and anniversaries aren't as good as higher numbers. And even if you don't win the jackpot biggie, you can still win. Last year $2 billion worth of prizes went unclaimed, including 114 worth $1 million or more.
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I've always thought of playing the lottery as a lower class, dumb thing to do. Okay, lots of things are dumber -- like watching six TV ads between every five minutes of a hit TV show. Anyhow, less educated folks spend more on tickets than the rich. Experts have said, "People earning less than $25,000 spend about $583 a year on the lottery; guys who earn $100,000, spend $289 a year; college dropouts spend about $700; people with degrees only $178."
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Hey, with lottery news blending in with the daily dose of what President Trump's planning for the country -- I must say fantasizing about a win keeps you chirpy hopeful.
My husband, John Cullum and I are going to buy six lottery tickets. Game wizards say six is better. Also, when you're putting your name in a hat with millions of other folks, BUY 'em the moment the lottery's announced. You get more for your money -- win or lose, you get a few months of lovely daydreams.
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