Day: November 16, 2024

Lottery is a gambling game where participants pay a small amount of money — usually just a few dollars — for the chance to win a large prize, such as a sum of cash. While lotteries are sometimes criticized as addictive forms of gambling, the money raised by them can be used for public purposes. The first state-run lottery was established in New Hampshire in 1964, and since then, lotteries have become a popular form of fundraising in many states. The history of lotteries dates back to ancient times, when […]