It's the ultimate "it could happen to me" fantasy: choosing just the right combination of numbers to unlock a massive fortune. Though the odds are staggeringly against winning, according to a 2016 survey, nearly half of all Americans played the lottery in the past year. Why? Is the lure purely the money? What else does winning the lottery conjure in hopeful players? And have you ever fantasized about winning? What would you do with a multi-million dollar haul?
Include at least two of the following in your reflection:
- "He Won Powerball’s $314 Million Jackpot. It Ruined His Life." (Washington Post)
- "Thirteen Things Lotto Winners Won’t Tell You: Life After Winning the Lottery" (Reader's Digest)
- "What To Do If You Win the Lottery" (MoneyCrashers)
- "The Lottery: Is It Ever Worth Playing" (Investopedia)
- "Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $530 Million—Here’s What Kevin O’Leary, Suze Orman and Other Experts Say to do if You Win" (CNBC)
Required:
- Approximately 2 pages
- MLA Style, including parenthetical citation and works cited
Due: Thu 11.11-Tue 11.16 (via Canvas)
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