I buy either a Powerball or MegaMillions ticket every week. Occasionally win a few bucks. Friend won $3500 a few weeks ago. It’s sort of fun, cuz who knows?
Five bucks? NEVER.
Two bucks is OK to throw away just for the minute possibility of winning. Five bucks is more than I’m willing to throw away for what amounts to nothing. I’ll probably still buy a Powerball ticket from time to time, until they raise their price.
I managed to live much of my life without playing any state lotteries.