The Jordan Harbinger Show3 Juli 2022

693: Lottery | Skeptical Sunday

Millions of people play the lottery every day. Is it just a harmless game, or something more insidious?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/693

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How much do people really spend on lottery tickets, and who does most of the buying?
Winning an Oscar, being struck by lightning, or becoming an astronaut are just three things you're more likely to do than win the lottery.
What do governments do with the money brought in by lottery sales? At least some of it is put to good use, right?
Why winning the lottery isn't a guaranteed way to fulfill your dreams -- and is more likely to turn your life into a nightmare.
Why you're better off using the money you'd spend on lottery tickets on almost anything else.
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