Yes, The Powerball Jackpot Is $1.5 Billion, But Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy A Ticket

That's a billion dollars.

Three months after the Mega Millions prize went to over a billion dollars, the prize for the Powerball is at an all time high.

The winning numbers were 2, 11, 22, 35, 60 and a red powerball of 23, but no one won the grand prize.

That will make it the third-largest in US history, but it's likely that that figure will climb even higher as more people buy tickets before the drawing.

If you choose to take the winnings as an annuity, you'll get the sum. The all-cash option will give you $746 million before tax.

Some compelling reasons why you shouldn't play the lottery are presented here.

1. You won't win.

The odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 292.2 million, so why wouldn't you want to win? It's better to treat yourself to a can of soda.

2. It's problematic.

Is it fair to win the lottery when other people don't? If you were to become rich overnight, you would be a part of the problem, not the solution.

3. It supports capitalism.

Capitalism is no longer cool for Gen Z'ers or the younger generation. What do you think you are? The man of the board game? It's sad.

4. Taxes on the lottery fund terrible things.

The government is going to get a piece of the prize money. That is correct. Depending on your politics, war or drag queen storytime hours are likely to be funded by the taxes they collect. It's best not to be involved.

5. It goes against the Bible (maybe?).

Gambling is looked at by the church. I haven't looked at a Bible in awhile, but I wonder if Jesus went into a temple with a bunch of slot machines. It seems risky to me if you think that.

6. It's bad for the environment.

There are pieces of paper used to print the lottery tickets. Did you know that paper is made from trees? Do you dislike trees? There is a person who would like to say a word.

7. If you're rich, you can't enjoy The White Lotus in the same way as the rest of us.

If you have a lot of money, you won't be able to enjoy the new season of the show. It's a must-see TV because it's now set in Italy and there's a return of Jen Coolidge. If you want to spend the rest of your life in a five-star hotel, you should not play the lottery and watch The White Lotus.

8. Have you considered that those lottery balls might be sentient and deserve rights?

Do you really want their blood on your hand?

9. As a billionaire, you'd have to probably meet Elon Musk.

If you become a billionaire, no one else will be able to relate to you, and you'll have to befriend the weird new CEO of the social network. Do you want to keep that company?

10. I'm going to win.

When I am going to win, why waste your money? It's time to back off.

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