美國老年人每年花1千多美元買彩票大綱

America is a nation of optimistic gamblers, despite glaring evidence that this is a terrible idea. Americans average $70 per month on lottery tickets, according to Census data, which rises to $132 per month among 65-74 year olds. That's $1,584 per year.

美國人都是樂觀的賭徒，有明顯證據顯示這並非好事。人口調查資料顯示，美國人平均每月花$70買彩票。在65-74歲的人中這筆錢高達每月$132，一年就是$1,584。

Now a new survey from Bankrate finds that people with incomes under $30,000 spend 13% of their income on lottery tickets. "The odds of winning are slim to none, but residents of states across the country continue to drain their checking accounts and buy tickets."

現在Bankrate公司新的調查發現收入低於$30,000的人會把13%的收入花在買彩票上。“中獎概率微乎其微，但全美國的人繼續花光存款來買彩票。”

If everyone put those funds toward their credit card balances, which average $6,194, U.S. consumer credit card debt would be entirely wiped out.

美國人均信用卡賬單$6,194，如果都能拿這筆錢來還信用卡的話，那消費者的信用卡欠款就能還清了。

The same survey found that grandparents spend $7,982 per year on alcohol, which is four times what millennials spend. So there you have it: Our elders are tipsy lotto fiends.

這項調查發現祖父母每年買酒要花掉$7,982，是千禧一代花掉錢數的4倍。那你就知道了：長輩們都是醉醺醺的樂透迷。