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The lottery is a game in which players pay a small amount of money, select a group of numbers or have machines randomly spit out numbers and then win prizes if their number matches those of others in a drawing. The lottery is a form of gambling and has been used by governments around the world for centuries to raise funds for projects such as public works, wars, and building cities. It is a popular activity for people of all ages, and has led to numerous controversies.
In the past, many states used to use the lottery to fund their social safety nets and other programs. This was especially true in the immediate post-World War II period, when the lottery allowed states to expand their services without significantly increasing taxes on working and middle class families. However, this arrangement eventually collapsed as states found that they could not sustain their programs without increasing the amount of revenue they received from lotteries.