Statistically, Glenda’s plan had a decent chance of succeeding. But instead of a scratch-off ticket that showed the inherent futility of playing the lottery, she ended up with a winner worth a million dollars. As you might imagine, despite the failure of her educational scheme, the development left her with a smile on her face: The Blackwells opted to collect a lump sum jackpot, and after taxes they ended up with $415,503, which they say they plan to spend on buying a home and saving for their two granddaughters’ college education. The lesson here is a simple one: From now on, let your wife buy the lottery tickets.
