Merchant of Venice

What is the meaning of the phase "The lottery of my destiny"?

Merchant of venice act II scene 1

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In context, Portia is referring to the fact that she cannot choose her own husband, so the choice of casket, "is the lottery of her destiny." Her "winning" will be the man that chooses the correct casket.

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