Why we’re addicted to the lottery

English: The official title artwork for the upcoming film “The Lottery” (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If you have ever wondered why so many people play the lottery (heck, why you even play the lottery even when you know the odds suck…), here is a great article laying out the psychology of the trap. And the bonus is, the article is just long enough to entertain you while you wait in line at the local lottery kiosk to play your favorite numbers. Enjoy!