For the hundreds of millions of people who play the lottery every month, the prospect of a huge financial windfall casts an alluring spell. After all, the odds of winning a lottery jackpot—while often very slim—are still better than the odds of winning virtually any other kind of lottery-style game. Even if you only win a smaller amount, it can still mean a huge financial gain. That's why so many people put their hopes and dreams into the lottery—and why it provides so much mystery and excitement.
When people dream about winning the lottery, most envision the life-changing possibilities that come with having such a large sum of money. They imagine buying a luxurious home, lavish vacations, or treating friends and family to special gifts. Naturally, the potential of a large windfall causes people to get carried away with such dreams—which is part of the mystery and excitement that come with playing the lottery.