Q: Sorn and the question about the lottery: does he mean that there is a “power” or “force” which influences the lottery so that someone whose karma is good enough shall win?
A: Karma is “power” and “force”. If Intention is strong enough, it can direct it.
First you need to have accumulated enough money to buy a car. Then you can drive it into a wall or a garage. (If you have learned how to drive.)