Money from lotteries often funds public programs. But some argue that gambling games serve as taxes on the poor.

Various forms of lottery have existed in China for centuries, as have attempts to ban them for reasons like the social ...

The evolution of lotteries reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior shaped by technology and convenience. Traditional ...

I am totally perturbed and annoyed by the amount of hospital lotteries and donation requests occurring month after month in ...

More than 20 affordable housing lotteries are currently open in Brooklyn. The properties are listed on the NYC Housing ...

The first project is Pennrose's renovation of the former Cape Cod 5 headquarters building on West Road, which is expected to be completed next year. The 62-unit development will include nine units at ...

Do these types of lotteries work? Research by Lehigh University’s Felipe Araujo, Chicago Booth’s Alex Imas, and University of ...

Nevada is full of laws that may seem rather bizarre. The Silver State's strangest laws include ones against lotteries, ...

A US lottery jackpot surpassing USD 1 billion underscores the enduring allure of massive prizes. Since ancient Rome, lotteries have captivated people, funding public projects and transforming state ...

said Jonathan D. Cohen, author of the 2022 book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” “There's no easy round number after a billion,” Cohen said. "But also ...