
LOTTO is played less by already rich' people, say studiesThe National Lottery LOTTO is one of the country's most popular games. But would you play as much if you were a billionaire already?
by Francois Jansen
08-12-2023 07:07
in Culture
2023's Top 10 wealthiest people in the world. Image via Instagram @elonmuskh
The National Lottery LOTTO is one of the country's most popular games.
Daily draws, the Powerball jackpot, and other games like Sportstake and EAZiWIN have captured the attention of thousands who participate.
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Phanda, pusha, play and you could win your share of millions in an instant!
But would you play the LOTTO again if you were a jackpot winner?
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People who have won their million sometimes continue playing, but studies say that this isn't the case for all millionaires out there.
Here's what studies say about LOTTO players and their demographics.
LOTTO is played less by already rich' people, say studies According to research about lottery players, studies indicate that people are likely to play the LOTTO if they aren't traditionally rich' - and winners might stop playing after they've won a big enough jackpot to put in the bank.
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Billionaires (like Elon Musk) might not be regular LOTTO players, and take their risks by doing things like renaming Twitter to X' to see what happens. They still appear to play games with odds, but in different ways.
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Many second-time lottery winners will buy more LOTTO tickets, while others will stop if they have a jackpot they can put in the bank.
Would you play again if you were a billionaire already?
Why to play LOTTO The National Lottery and its range of games give players a chance to win - and anyone can play, as long as you're older than 18 and legally bought your ticket!
LOTTO games are fun, and you could be the next player who walks away with a jackpot.
ALSO READ: LOTTO Results: View draws on YouTube here!
Millions are available in the Powerball and Daily games, and smaller jackpots can be won with the range of other games the National Lottery has introduced.
If you want to win, you'll have to play first!
More about the National Lottery If you want to know more about the National Lottery (or participate in some of the games online), visit the National Lottery s website and create your account.
ALSO READ: KFC, brandy, Kaizer Chiefs jersey: What SA's lottery winners are buying
Everything from draw entries to recent results can be found here, and you might just be the next big winner!
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