I don't play the lottery, yet at times when it's been announced that the lottery is going to pay out a larger amount . . . I see long lines in front of the lotto machines in grocery stores. Why would a line be any longer and a person be any more motivated / excited when the lottery pot is larger as opposed to when the winning pot is " only " 3 million ". ?
To win 3 million or 23 million...I'd think a person with a 'normal' income would be motivated to play the odds for chance of winning either amount . . . even * * * 16 * * * million.
I don't play the lotto...but was wondering of mind set of people forming those long lines when the jackpot amount is larger.
2007-01-28 11:58:42 · 3 answers · asked by onelight 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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" barry c " . . . Well, joy to you. You know authentic 'wealth'. Soul hugs to you, your wife and family.
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2007-01-28 12:19:33 · update #1
I don't want to be rich. I want to be "STINKING" rich. Seriously money can't buy happiness. I feel I am one of the richest people on earth because I have a wonderful wife and family. I am loved. What more do I need?
2007-01-28 12:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by barry c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your point of view makes all the sense in the world. However, gambling is not a rational business, in which people realistically assess value and risk. Simply, most people see MORE as more desirable, and A LOT MORE as a lot more desirable. Even though $3 million is enough to set you up with financial independence for life, it may be perceived as a relatively low amount based on their experience with the lottery. Nothing rational about human motivation!
2007-01-30 13:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its just an increase of the desires for the ones who have the addiction to gamble (majority) all-ready.
2007-01-28 20:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by cynthia h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋