Day: September 1, 2024

A lottery is a game in which players pay a small amount of money to have a chance at winning a larger sum. The prize money is typically awarded by a random drawing of numbers. In some cases, a percentage of the proceeds are donated to charity. Lottery isn’t just a form of gambling—it’s also been used to distribute subsidized housing units and kindergarten placements. It was once hailed as a painless way for states to fund social services without the heavy burden of taxes on middle-class and working-class families. […]