How to Organize an Office Lottery Pool

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Tired of always playing and never winning the lottery? Increase your chance of success by joining an office lottery pool.

Step 1: Get organized
Organize a spreadsheet with lottery drawing dates and payment schedules.

Step 2: Type formal agreement
Type a concise formal agreement, including drawing dates, money due dates, and a payout schedule. Include the people responsible for checking numbers, collecting money, distributing winnings, and buying tickets.

Step 3: Recruit members
Recruit members to join the lottery pool and add their names to the spreadsheet. Update the spreadsheet immediately after payment is received.

Step 4: Determine how to pick numbers
Take turns with pool members selecting numbers.

Step 5: Post spreadsheet
Post the updated spreadsheet a day before the drawing, always in the same place.

Tip
Make sure all members check the spreadsheet for accuracy and sign off the day before the drawing.

Step 6: Make copies of tickets
Make copies of the tickets and distribute them to all pool members.

Did You Know?
Members of lottery clubs or pools win 40% of all lotteries.