POLL: Will higher prices and worse odds turn you off the Lotto?

The price of Lotto tickets is to rise from €3 to €4 next month and the chances of winning are looking worse than ever as two extra numbers are being added to the draw.

Since the news broke, Irish people have been outraged and many are refusing to buy another ticket for the popular game.

Everyone I've heard today talk about the Lotto, people on the bus and in the office, are all boycotting it. Euromillions all the way.

— Dylan (@DylanTeeBH) August 7, 2015

Decision made. At odds of over 10 million to 1, I won't bother with the #lotto anymore. No value in those odds. Poverty tax.

— Con Murphy (@ConMurphySport) August 7, 2015

EVEN LESS CHANCE OF WINNING.
Spin that, Lotto.

— Margaret H🌻 (@curtainqueen) August 7, 2015

Others have pointed out an obvious solution: higher prices should lead to higher prizes.

The operator, Premier Lotteries Ireland, said there would be bigger payouts for some smaller prizes, players who match five numbers and the bonus ball will win €100,000, and there will be a prize for matching two numbers plus the bonus number.

For the casual gambler, however, it doesn’t seem to be a major concern.

Will you still play?