The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.7 billion, but the odds of winning are just 1 in 292.2 million, making it more likely to be struck by lightning than to hit the jackpot.
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Experts warn that playing the lottery can worsen financial stress and mental health, especially for people already struggling to make ends meet.
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Therapist Steve Kobashigawa says losing money on tickets you can’t afford fuels anxiety, depression, and financial strain instead of offering relief.
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Gambling addiction therapist Dan Field explains the lottery’s appeal: it feeds dreams of freedom, wealth, and a life without restrictions.
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For lower-income players, the lottery can feel like the only path to riches, but that mindset often traps them in disappointment and financial loss.
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While many play for fun, gambling can become addictive, leading to unemployment, bankruptcy, broken families, and even criminal behavior.
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