State lotteries transfer wealth out of needy communities
Independent analysis shows that the New Mexico Lottery often targets impoverished, minority communities
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Independent analysis shows that the New Mexico Lottery often targets impoverished, minority communities
An investigation of state lotteries found lottery retailers are disproportionately clustered in lower-income communities in nearly every state.
HOUSTON (AP) — The sign at the SHOP N Go front counter says “WE SOLD $10,000 WINNER!!” Located in a Hispanic neighborhood, the store sells Texas Loteria, a popular game marketed by the state lottery that resembles the iconic bingo lotería game in Mexico.
The advertisement investment has paid off for state lotteries. For every $1 spent on advertising nationwide, they have made about $128 in ticket sales, data analysis shows.
HOUSTON (AP) -- The sign at the SHOP N Go front counter says "WE SOLD $10,000 WINNER!!" Located in a Hispanic neighborhood, the store sells Texas Loteria,