Date: 08/08/2008
Toto: 8million SGD winning draw
Estimated number of bets: 4million
1 winning string of 6 numbers
1 to a few winners among 4.6million Singaporeans

What's the point when only a few people wins because they got lucky?
No thrill to those who didn't win.
1 to a few people suddenly became richer by a few millions while many others became poorer or remain the same.
A few jumps for joy.
While the majority weeps.
Gambling is encouraged.
Theft, jealousy and dissatisfaction brews.
And if you do win, the winning money indirectly comes from the betting money that other people gave.
So what have you done?
Indirectly made others poorer.

Why not spread the joy instead?
For example, no GST charge for the whole day. or no ERP tax for the whole day too. Perhaps since National Day is tomorrow, why not let it span for a few days?
Or free goodie bags for every household. etcetc...
If it's a celebration, wouldn't it be better if everyone celebrates together and share the joy together?

I really don't get this 8million dollars toto thingy.