5 Things More Likely to Happen Than Winning that $211 Million Powerball
Low risk, potentially high reward. The tantalizing fantasy of “what if?!” keeps people playing the lottery after they slap $2 down for a ticket and spend the rest of the week dreaming.
May the odds be ever in your favor, right?
Logically, you know you’re not going to win. The probability is 1 in 292.2 million. There are WAY better things to do with your money, like investing or saving for an emergency fund. But that’s not exciting, which is what the Lotto Marketing Gods want you to feel.
Things More Likely to Happen Than Winning the Powerball
Let’s break it down to something easier to understand. These are the things MORE likely to happen to you.
1. Getting Smashed by A Meteorite
Thank National Geographic for this tidbit. There is a 1 in 1.6 million chance of getting hit by a meteorite, comet, or asteroid. You. A tiny target on giant Earth. This is more likely to happen than winning the lottery, let alone the Powerball.
2. Fatal Plane Crashes
Did you know that being on a plane is 19x safer than cars? And that dying in a plane crash is low as 1 in 20 million under the best conditions? The chances of you sitting next to a jerk are WAY higher.
3. Shark Bait Hoo Ha Ha
Yes, being killed by a shark is even more likely than winning the Powerball. It’s a 1 in 3.7 million chance of you getting a real-life JAWS moment. 🦈
4. Dying from Heatstroke
The sad thing is that dying from heatstroke is even more likely to happen than all of the above. It’s a 1 in 16,584 chance. So be sure to hydrate, put on a hat, and stay in the shade when you can.
Again, to win the Powerball is a 1 in 292.2 million chance so let’s take more control.
5. Getting $750 In A Week (Yes, this is More Likely to Happen)
Alright, so we’re saving the best for last as this isn’t just a fun/morbid fact but a more productive way to earn some extra money back from what you lost to the Lotto Gods.
There’s no 1 in whatever chance with this. You’ll get the $750 deposited to your bank account if you just follow the instructions. If you can read, you can do this. Sure, it’s not as exciting as $211 million, but I’d rather get something that I can control.
Check out Flash Rewards, a site with over $12 million in rewards paid out to its users already. They work by showing you “deals” that they think you’d like. For instance, mobile apps and games, subscriptions, financial services, etc. Each type of deal you choose has its own mini task to complete. Complete them, and you’ll get the $750!
It’s super simple:
- Head over to Flash Rewards and fill out basic info (Email, Name, etc.)
- Take a quick Survey (it helps figure out the optional offers & required deals to recommend)
- Complete deals by shopping Flash Rewards’ great brand name partners.
- Important: Follow the instructions on completing the specific number of deals for each level and get to Level 5 to get the maximum reward! (there are plenty of deals to try – some are free trials or app downloads, others require a purchase!)
- Claim the reward and get it in about a week!
You won’t get your reward if you don’t complete the required amount of deals. Depending on what deals you choose, you could complete it all in a day, which is what users like to do, but know that most offers aren’t instant.
If you think getting $750 is too good to be true, just know that it’s legit, BUT you have to read the instructions, and you do have to spend a little money to earn more money. I spent about $25 trying out services that I became interested in, and when I completed the deals and submitted the claim, the money arrived in my bank account in a week. Way better than dreaming about the Powerball!
Sources:
https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/wealth/things-more-likely-than-winning-lottery/
https://anxieties.com/86/flying-howsafe/
