What drives Maritimers to take the unlikely shot at winning big in the lottery?
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With the cost of living on the rise, many Maritimers are still finding the money to take the unlikely shot at winning big in the lottery.
Donnie Vaters was feeling lucky on Friday when he purchased tickets for this weekend’s Lotto Max draw at a convenience store in Glace Bay, N.S.
"I've got $70 million, I'm hoping. You know, you've got to live the dream,” said Vaters.
A $70 million jackpot and 25 MAXMILLIONS are up for grabs in Friday night’s draw.
The store where Vaters bought his tickets sold a $1 million-winning ticket back in May and another one in 2018. The place has a wall detailing dozens of wins of $1,000 or more.
It all seems to suggest that, despite the rising cost of living, people are still finding the money to try and strike it rich.
"My wife has a budget set for lotto tickets,” said Vaters. “Groceries are there and everything costs money, but if you don't dream you don't get the chance. You've got to be reasonable and control your gambling."
Others have a more difficult time justifying the expense of lottery tickets.
