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Win the Lottery? Dream On.

Authors :
BERNARD, TARA SIEGEL
Source :
New York Times. 8/10/2013, Vol. 162 Issue 56224, pB1-B4. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the psychological reasons why people play lottery games such as the Powerball jackpot lottery. Topics include the probability of winning, comments on the psychology of gamblers according to psychologist Daniel Kahneman, as well as investment strategies for lottery winnings. Also discussed is the role that the number of lottery ticket purchases plays in calculating the probability of winning.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
162
Issue :
56224
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
89637730