Is playing LOTTO ticket answer to poverty?

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There are some families struggling to make both ends meet. Playing Lotto thinking that winning is the solution to hardships. This kind of game is a waste of money. This is a form of gambling. You bet small amount of money in the hopes that you will win a big amount. And like most forms of gambling, you have to be careful because it might become addicting and your chance of winning are almost nil. Yes, you might get lucky ( baka makatsamba)but what are the chances? Almost none (halos wala). This is true specially those who are betting larger amount. Those who doesn't buy just one ticket at a time (hindi paisa-isa bumili). And if these funds are much needed for a family, the family should stop or at the very least cut back significantly. If that family will not stop completely,that money spent on gambling is wasted. Maybe compromise to play at least once a week then reduce to once a month, then once every two months. Do this until they can find a level that is more comfortable for their income or quit completely. It's like quitting in smoking cigarettes. In most cases, playing the Lotto is acceptable if it is done in moderation. Just not too much. Spending all your money is not the key to become rich. The money is better used elsewhere. Look at it from an investment point of view and ask yourself, "Is this a good place to invest my money?" Without a doubt, the answer will be a resounding "no."So you make sure that you play responsibly.