Most probably, ... it's because you don't truly, deeply think that you can ever win the BIG ONE, right?
If this is the case, ... YOU'RE WRONG!!
Your beliefs are blocking your view of the "good life," and it's a sure bet that one (or more?) of the following five myths is holding you back...
MYTH #1: I'm more likely to get hit by lightning than win the lottery!
Like all myths, this one is certain to have been started by people who just lose all the time, and have no clue about the facts.
These are the facts. According to the US National Weather Service, the odds of being struck by lightning in any given YEAR are 1 in 700,000. The odds of winning, let's say, a 6 from 45 lottery is 8.1 million every WEEK. So, that's the equivalent annual odds of 1 in 156,600, and only if you play one game (ticket) per week, which is extremely unlikely.
Or, to put it another way, less than 100 people each year are killed by lightning strikes, whereas, several thousand people worldwide become instant millionaires, and tens of thousands of lotto players win $100,000 or more!
Myth busted!
Reality: You have much greater chance of winning the lottery than being hit by lightning.
MYTH #2: Lottery is a form of taxation!
A simple definition of a "tax" is a compulsory payment to support government services. Everyone must pay their taxes, there is no opting out. Indeed, if someone chooses not to pay their tax, they can be fined or sent to jail.
On the other hand, playing your favourite lottery is 100% voluntary. You can choose to pay to play a lottery, or not.
Perhaps the confusion lies in the fact that many major lotteries dedicate a large portion of their total funds to supporting essential services, such as education (a bit like the rest of our taxes).
Myth busted!
Reality: Lottery is not a tax, it's a genuine chance to win a HUGE cash prize that can set you up for life.
MYTH #3: Lotteries target the poor and low-income groups!
This is just plain dumb. What fiscally-minded organisation would want to focus it's marketing efforts on a group of people who can least afford to purchase their products. It's not happening.
Myth busted!
Reality: Anyone, from any income bracket, can (and do) win the lottery. Even you!
MYTH #4: The majority of lottery tickets are bought by low-income people!
Research consistently shows, that throughout the world the middle class / income groups represent an overwhelming majority of lotto players. For example, a 1997 poll commissioned by the 'Washington Post' found that middle-income Americans were the most likely group to play the lottery and that the wealthiest and poorest were least likely to play.
To summarise, the survey says:
- 60% of Americans with annual household incomes ranging $25,000 - $45,000 played the lottery at least once a year; while 25% played monthly;
- Americans earning $45,000 - $65,000 played even more often; and
- 75% played occasionally, while 1/3 played at least once a month.
Reality: If you want to win the lottery, you have to be in it - regardless of your income.
MYTH #5: Lottery draws are rigged!
Almost without parallel, all legitimate state and national lotteries are part of one of the most highly scrutinized industries in the world. Given the dollars involved, security is afforded the highest priority to the sale of lottery products and the conduct of lottery draws.
Most lotteries are conducted under government or independent supervision, often in 'public.' Furthermore, the machinery used to conduct the draws is frequently swapped with identical-looking devices to maintain the highest possible levels of random selection.
Myth busted!
Reality: Lotteries are 100% secure, and involve a totally random selection of winning numbers.
So, does this information INSPIRE YOU JUST A LITTLE?
If these myths have held you back from playing your favourite lottery, then, get back in the saddle! Click this link to learn how to win lotto the easy way.
To your never-ending win streak,
Professor Will
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