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A cash lottery creates excitement and fantasies of paying debts or never having to work again.
- Lotteries are criticised for being an addictive form of gambling.
- The chances of winning are slim. Statistically, you're more likely to be struck by lightning or becoming a billionaire than winning the Mega Millions jackpot.
- Those who do win a jackpot are often worse off than before. It often triggers a decline in the quality of life.
- The proceeds from lottery ticket sales do sometimes go to good causes.
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A lottery is a game of chance
A lottery refers to a random draw.
- Lotteries can be used in decision-making situations, for example, sports team drafts.
- Lotteries are also a form of gambling that encourage people to pay a small sum of money with a chance o...
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The history of lotteries
The origin of lotteries can be traced far back in history. In the Old Testament, Moses had to take a census of the people of Israel and divide the land by using lotteries. Roman emperors used lotteries to hand out property and slaves.
When British colonists brought lotteries to the United S...
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