Aaron Phypers has filed docs to the courtroom about his monetary troubles amidst his messy divorce … now, it seems like he is altering up his method — trying it hit it large with the lottery!

The estranged husband of Denise Richards walked right into a liquor retailer in Calabasas earlier this week … and, he walked out whereas holding a stack of crimson and white papers we’re informed are lottery tickets.

Take a look at the pics … Phypers has a critical look on his face — and positively lots on his thoughts.

We broke the story … Phypers requested a decide to permit him entry to a joint account he says he shares with Richards — including he wants $150K ASAP as a way to “survive.”

He says the quantity he is asking for is barely a really small share of the general quantities within the accounts … however, if he does not get them, he claims his household will probably be “evicted and homeless.”

As you understand … AP and DR are going by means of a nasty divorce. Richards has accused Phypers of abusing her whereas Phypers has accused Richads of dishonest on him. They every denied the opposite’s claims.

Cops had been referred to as to their house — the place Aaron resides together with his household — again in August when Richards confirmed up on the home to choose up a canine although Phypers has a restraining order in opposition to her.