Lottery Syndicates: The Smarter Way To Play The Lotto?

Do you play the lottery? Just like everyone else who buys a ticket, I'm sure you'd love to win the jackpot, am I right?

The problem as I'm sure you already know, is that the odds of scooping a big lottery win are extremely low.

However, there is something you can do to drastically increase your chances of winning a big cash prize, just by changing the way you play the lotto. Instead of just playing on your own, why don't you consider playing as part of a lottery syndicate?

I know what you're thinking…yeah that's a great idea but I don't want to share the prize with anyone. The thing is; with a syndicate you are far more likely to win, than if you just play with your own tickets.

It's Better To Have A Share In A Big Lottery Prize, Than No Win At All

Think about the times when you've read about a lottery win of some note. How many times have you seen a picture of a syndicate winning it? It's appears that syndicates seem to win it more often than individuals these days.

That's because savvy lottery players are joining more and more syndicates to increase their chances of winning.

When you see all those syndicate winners posing for photos with some celebrity, do they look disappointed to you? Of course they don't, they are as pleased as punch!

Even if you win a share in one of the smaller prizes, that could still make a huge difference to your life. What could you do with a £5000 lottery win?

* You could enjoy a fantastic holiday abroad

* Pay off some or all of your debts

* Buy a newer car

* Get some new furniture for your house

The Problems With A Syndicate

Obviously, like a lot of things, syndicates do have their drawbacks. Many syndicates are formed by friends and work colleagues. Everything usually starts out on good terms, but it's common for a certain amount of friction to build up between syndicate members. Even before any money is won.

Someone has to be appointed to collect the money and buy the lottery tickets. This in itself can be a bone of contention, because you need to have someone that everyone in the syndicate trusts.

It's not just about whether they will run off with the money if you win, but they also need to be very reliable, so that everyone knows the tickets are always purchased every single week, without fail.

I'm sure you've read about the horror stories, when the syndicate numbers come up, but the person in charge of buying the tickets forgot to buy them.

There's also the problem with some syndicate members not paying on time. They say things like: "they are a bit short of money this week, so they will pay double next week". What happens if you win this week, and they hadn't paid their money? That's when serious infighting can occur.

In my book though, playing the lottery as part of a syndicate is definitely the smarter way to play. I believe that the positives far outweigh the negatives, because you are so much more likely to win. Instead of just 1 or two lines this week, how do you fancy your chances with 80?

What if you did 80 lines every single week? Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Playing the lottery like this makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

A Hassle Free Alternative

Because of the rising popularity of lottery syndicates, there are now a few companies who take care of managing the syndicate for you.

* They bring together people interested in joining, so you can join a syndicate straightaway.

* They collect all the money from every member by direct debit, so you never get people in the syndicate who haven't paid to be there every week.

* They buy all the tickets electronically, and give you your numbers before the draw is made. So you always know for certain, that the tickets have been purchased.

Personally, I think this really takes away the hassle, and puts the fun back into playing the lottery. I don't know what you think, but for me, it sure beats standing in that long queue every week, waiting to buy a ticket.

If you want to really improve your chances of winning the lotto, you should seriously consider joining a lottery syndicate.

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