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Effects of lottery jackpot size on the association between ticket sales and neighborhood disadvantage

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Andrew Li 1, Hin-Ngai Fu 2, Ross Otto 2, Luke Clark 1

1 University of British Columbia, 2 McGill University

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Motivation

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How does an accumulating jackpot affect different SES neighborhoods?

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Method

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Results

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Conclusion

  • Jackpot size moderates the regressivity effect of SES
  • Practical implications

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Ongoing Directions

  • Jackpot size vs losing streak
  • SES vs education or income
  • Does a large jackpot size affect other unrelated lottery products?

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Thank you!

  • Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
    • Andrew Li: andrewc.li@ubc.ca
    • Hin-Ngai Fu: hin.fu@mail.mcgill.ca
    • Ross Otto: ross.otto@mcgill.ca
    • Luke Clark: luke.clark@psych.ubc.ca

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