Is Buying a Lottery Ticket Considered an Effort for Livelihood?
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Question
Is buying a lottery ticket to win an apartment considered an effort?
Answer
Effort should be directed towards something reasonable, and since the chance of winning the lottery is negligible, it is not considered an effort and is merely a waste of money. Furthermore, investing in the lottery as a way of life is defined according to Halacha as people who do not engage in the betterment of the world, and very harsh words have been said about this.