I know that this is a popular jab at state-funded gambling, but the reality is - at least for the people I've encountered - that they don't expect to win. They are paying a dollar to dream about "what if?".
Probably not the smartest use of money, but they see it as paying for entertainment - not a retirement plan. I thought that was an interesting insight.
I agree. I've just seen people who can't afford it spend a lot more than the entertainment value.
At my most selfish, I'd say, "At least this is one tax not paid by me." The downside is it does seem to use gamification to put the burden on those who can bear it the least.
