There is only one way to win the lottery. Buy a ticket! If only it were that easy. Winning the lottery is a game of luck. The old saying ‘You have to be in it to win it’ is very true.

Obviously, if you have not bought a ticket, then you have no chance of winning, whereas if you have bought a ticket, you have a chance of winning, even if it is small.

Your chance of winning the grand prize is very low and even if you win it, you may have to share it with someone else if you also win the jackpot.

We’d all like to be able to increase our chances of winning prizes, but due to the probability of winning and the statistics involved, it’s highly unlikely. Having said that though, there is usually always a winner.

There are 2 rules when playing the lottery or gambling in any form. These are;

Play if you can afford it

and

Play just for fun.

The excitement of playing the lottery can add to your day or week. You can wait for the opportunity to see if it is your lucky week.

So if you are interested in a flutter then go and give it a try. You never know when your numbers might show up.

Of course, if things get out of hand, you should consider seeking help. There are many community services designed to help people with gambling addiction.