Lotteries draw people in even though the odds of winning are definitely not in any one individual’s favour. You’re more likely to find a four-leaf clover on your first try (1/10,000) or be struck by lightning (1/835,000) than you are to win the Lotto 6/49 (1/14 million), according to MoneySense magazine.But the odds haven't stopped people from playing. A Bank of Montreal survey found that 34 per cent of Canadians hoped to win the lottery to fund their retirement and 14 per cent of Canadians admitted to relying heavily on a future win.If you insist on playing to win, at least buy into the games listed in this gallery. They’ll give you the best chances at success.** Statistics calculated in 2013 by MoneySense magazine.* Video: Lottery winner who lost ticket claims $50-million prize