Your odds of winning are as close to zero as the marginal utility of that dollar is.<p>If you enjoy playing, then great. Nothing says smart, sophisticated people can&#x27;t enjoy gambling. But the justifications people use to rationalize buying tickets are pretty wacky. It&#x27;s not a <i>sensible</i> choice. Doesn&#x27;t matter if the expected value is positive, doesn&#x27;t matter if you have a strategy for not sharing the jackpot. But if <i>enjoy</i> playing, that&#x27;s all you need.