You can't win if you don't play!

Today marks the start of the North Carolina Lottery. Here's some samples of how the state handled it. I really like the N&O graphic. It gives the story some context that just showing images of the games does not. In case you can't read it, the graphic shows how much you would have to spend per game to win $10 or more. Carolina Cash weighs in at $35 for 7 tickets at 5 bucks apiece, and at the other end we have Tic Tac Toe at $112 with tickets costing a buck each. Despite these startling revelations, millions of Carolinans will be playing the very bad odds today, I'm sure. Good luck!