The New York Times reports an increase in lottery ticket sales as of late, due in part to the economic downturn. Some states are seeing record years.
I can’t help but think that those who shrug it off as “discretionary spending” aren’t facing up to the fact that many of those who pay for those lottery pots are those who don’t have discretionary income. I bet you can tell how thrilled I am that our states are in on the rip-off.
Erin
Alan Schmierer
It is indeed sad. However, were it not for a generous chunk of gambling funds coming into the community, and helping to support our local public schools, our schools would be very hard pressed for much needed assistance. How unfortunate that gambling funds are a lifeblood to our community.