The worst bet you can make

MSN Money article comparing state lotteries to each other and to other gambling ventures. You’re best bets are “skill games” like poker and blackjack, roulette and slots tend to favor the “house” a bit more, and horse racing has a higher house edge.

The worst bet of all–state lotteries. Some state lotteries give better odds than others, but Pennsylvania isn’t among the 10 easiest listed here.