Lotto

usgb/ˈlɑːtəʊ/
noun

A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.

I won a small amount of money in the lotto yesterday.
Visual representation of "lotto" - A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.

Often appears as...

  • winning the lotto
  • playing the lotto
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Game of Chance

Understand that 'lotto' depends on luck, not skill.

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No matter how much you practice, winning the lotto is purely a game of chance.
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Casual Conversation

Primarily used in informal settings when talking about personal experiences or dreams.

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I always dream about what I'd do if I won the lotto.
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Hopeful Tone

People often mention the lotto when expressing hope for sudden wealth.

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With some luck in the lotto, I could retire early!
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