Then thanks for the psa. I've seen the damage that gambling can do. I have an uncle who has successfully pissed away his inheritance, sold his home, and now lives in an extended stay. Basically a ticking time bomb till he's completely on the outs.

Despite our efforts to help him out, he just keeps blowing it. I can't really blame the lottery commission. I don't think that trading platforms are much different, in fact you actually have some influence on the outcome with them-the lottery is just a losing game.

Investing in my IRA is risky enough for me.