How State-Sponsored Lotteries Steal From the Poor to Give to the Rich
Last year, in the words of "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver, "Americans basically spent more on the lottery than they spent on America." And although lottery commercials would have you believe that proceeds go to charitable causes, the truth is a bit more complicated.Last year, in the words of “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, “Americans basically spent more on the lottery than they spent on America.” And although lottery commercials would have you believe that proceeds go to charitable causes, the truth is a bit more complicated.
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