The Super Seven draw turned my cool $4 into a free-ticket (or, the equivalent of $2).
While better than the total loss I was expecting, it still means I'm down on the transaction.
Next step: waiting for the jackpot to climb back to the point where I can play. I only play for $4 or $10 (depending), for jackpots of $10 million or more, and only if I have not played the previous week.
Playing the lottery is a tax on stupidity, but I don't think I'm totally stupid.