Lotteries
Lotteries offer the dream of life-changing wealth, but the mathematics behind them are often misunderstood. Winning the jackpot is just the beginning; understanding taxes, inflation, and payout options is the real challenge.
This section provides financial tools for the intelligent lottery player. Use the Lump Sum vs. Annuity Calculator to see how much cash you actually take home, and use the Jackpot EV Analyzer to determine the rare moments when buying a ticket makes mathematical sense.