How to Organize an Office Lottery Pool

Instructions

• 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.
• FACT: Members of lottery clubs or pools win 40% of all lotteries.

You Will Need

• Organizational skills
• A computer with spreadsheet software
• Co-workers
• A copy machine