State lotteries transfer wealth out of needy communities
WARREN, Mich. (AP) -- While the growing expansion of casinos and state-sanctioned sports betting steal the spotlight, state lotteries have nearly doubled
Source: mynorthwest.com
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WARREN, Mich. (AP) -- While the growing expansion of casinos and state-sanctioned sports betting steal the spotlight, state lotteries have nearly doubled
Lottery retailers in nearly every state are clustered in lower-income neighborhoods, driving a wealth transfer from less affluent and educated Americans to the multinational corporations that are managing the games.