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The Lottery and the Public Good

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 By adminwan
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When the jackpots get big, people flock to the lottery like moths to a flame. Some are just inextricably drawn to the chance of winning, while others have come to believe that the lottery, however improbable, may be their only way up. Whatever the reason, the fact is that Americans spent upward of $100 billion on lottery tickets in 2021. While states promote this form of gambling to raise revenue, critics say that they are running it at cross-purposes with the public good.

In the past, state lotteries were little more than traditional raffles, with a prize to be awarded at a future date. But innovations in the 1970s transformed the industry, resulting in games that feature immediate prize payouts, shorter odds of winning, and more intense promotional efforts. These changes have also produced a second set of issues.

For one thing, lottery prize money is derived from ticket sales, so the more tickets sold, the higher the prize. And players can choose their own numbers, or opt for “quick pick” and let the machine select random numbers for them. Winners can receive their prize in the form of a lump sum or annuity payments. Lump sums are attractive because they allow winners to immediately invest their winnings or pay down debt. But such flexibility requires disciplined financial management, and without it, windfalls can quickly disappear. Some states have earmarked lottery funds for specific programs, such as public education. But critics argue that this practice simply allows legislators to reduce appropriations they would otherwise have to cut from the general fund for these purposes.

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