Sir, – Further to "Lotto increases price and lengthens jackpot odds" (Front Page, August 7th), the way we play the Lotto is a great example of how when we have to answer a complex question, we substitute an easier question in its place. What is the likelihood of getting a major return on my €5 lotto investment? The answer with the new numbers is 1 in 0.01 billion – very unlikely. So we ask the easy question instead. How will I spend the €5 million that I will collect next Tuesday? A much easier question to answer.
It’s a bit like general elections. We don’t vote for what we need , we vote for what we want. – Yours, etc,
DERMOT O’ROURKE,
Lucan, Co Dublin.
Sir, – If I want to be sure of just coming out even, the best way is not to play the Lotto. Of course, I’d miss the thrill. I think I can live with that. – Yours, etc,
PÁDRAIG McCARTHY,
Dublin 16.