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Get Rich Quick: The American Lottery

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The Transformative Impact of Lotteries on Legalized Gambling

This chapter explores the historical impact of lotteries on the legalization of gambling in the United States, highlighting initial cultural resistance and concerns about social decay. It illustrates how state-run lotteries ultimately facilitated the acceptance and expansion of various gambling forms, including casinos and sports betting.

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