Don't be dense. Once you start counting cards, it's deterministic. That's why the blacklist you from casinos. Poker is a skill and if acquired you can earn money at it, too. But I don't have the time or desire. Slots, Roulette (fun bets on black and red are reasonable, what is it, a 47% chance of a win?), craps, etc., are fun pursuits but should be recognized for what they are. Lottery tickets are a tax on the uninformed.
Lottery tickets are a tax on the stupid. The odds of winning are so remote, if you are a regular Lottery player, you are better off sticking the money in a coffee can and buying Christmas presents at the end of the year.