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13. The "No-Lose Lottery," Part 2

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Is PLS a Good Idea?

In Michigan, the one state where it's now legal, they like it fine. The Save to Win program has taken in $18 million in deposits this year. Two other states, Rhode Island and Maine, have just passed legislation to give PLS a try. Sometimes you need stronger incentives or maybe just some good smoke and mirrors.

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