Question
6. Louis, a high school senior, is known by his friends for generally having good luck. Everything
falls his way, including an academic scholarship and a great part-time job delivering pizzas.
He's saving for a car to drive at college. Some guys at school heard about a group out west
pooling their money for raffle tickets and winning big. They've now started doing that for weeks,
with no results. They ask Louis to join them. Five bucks a week for a huge payday. He's
tempted. You are his friend; talk him out of it.
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Answer
Don't do it, Louis. Your luck has been great so far, but gambling is not a reliable way to make money. The odds are against you, and you could end up losing all the money you've saved for your car. Stick to your part-time job and keep saving. It may take longer, but it's a safer and more responsible way to reach your goal.