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How much do Americans spend on lottery tickets each year?

ngpf.org 6/6/24

Q:

Gambling & Sports Betting

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Gambling & Sports Betting

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A:

QUESTION OF THE DAY

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$113 Billion

Source:NASPL

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

  1. What do you think about the odds of winning the lottery? Does this differ from game to game?
  2. Do you consider a scratch-off ticket to be gambling? Why or why not?
  3. If a lottery game is won, how does the prize money compare to the money the winner is paid out? Why?