Lottery is one of the most popular games present in the world. Many people play this game to earn money but it is also a fun and entertaining activity that can be played with friends and family members. However, many people have wrong assumptions about the lottery and think that it only costs paper and ink but does not bring any benefits to society or the country. In reality, the lottery is not only a game but it also contributes to society in many ways. Here are some of the benefits of the lottery:
It creates loads of eagerness and dreams of tossing off the burden of “working for the man” for thousands of people. It is a source of pride for the state. In addition, part of the lottery revenue is used for charity within the community. Moreover, it has the power to transform people’s lives. It helps in educating the children of the poor, providing health services and social welfare works such as rural transport; building gratitude houses; cultural, sports and tourism constructions.
A major reason that lottery sales have soared is because of the super-sized jackpots that attract media attention and boost ticket prices. The jackpots are advertised in high-profile advertising spots, and the prizes grow to apparently newsworthy amounts with each roll of the dice. This glamorization obscures the lottery’s regressivity, and makes it easy for people to play. In a recent article in Psychology Today, Dr. Stephen Goldbart, co-director of the Affluence Intelligence Institute and author of “Lottery-itis!”, points out that there are two major reasons why people buy tickets: