Un Podcast Sobre Bitcoin ¿Podemos quitarle la lotería al estado?
Dec 22, 2025
The podcast dives into the curious world of government lotteries, examining their profitability and rising revenues fueled by digital access. It critiques the hypocrisy of states that promote lotteries while arguing against gambling addiction. The historical journey of lotteries is traced from ancient times to their transformation into hidden taxes for the poor. In a twist, the discussion compares Bitcoin mining to lotteries, exploring the themes of decentralization and community participation as a remedy against state control. A fresh perspective emerges on harnessing Bitcoin to challenge conventional lottery systems.
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Lotteries Are A Hidden, Growing State Business
- State lotteries are extremely profitable and act like a hidden tax on the poor.
- Smartphone access and promotion have expanded state lotteries despite claims of reducing gambling harm.
Promotion Contradicts Claimed Social Goals
- States claim lotteries reduce problem gambling while simultaneously promoting ticket sales.
- That contradiction shows lotteries shifted from public-purpose funding to revenue-first monopolies.
From Local Raffles To State Monopoly
- Lotteries appeared independently in many regions and served public projects like hospitals and walls.
- Alberto Mera recounts their evolution from local fundraising to state monopolies with lost transparency.