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I couldn't believe it, yes, they're claiming "Inflation".
Thing is, it's like raising the "Carbon Tax", another scheme created out of thin air. :rolleyes:
Inflation Is Everywhere: Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Will Cost 150% More In 2025
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/inflation-everywhere-mega-millions-lottery-tickets-will-cost-150-more-2025
What's 150%, $5's?
Do we really need any type of lottery? To me, it's always been another form of gambling addiction and further financial irresponsibility to keep people down.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on October 14, 2024, 10:29:32 AMDo we really need any type of lottery? To me, it's always been another form of gambling addiction and further financial irresponsibility to keep people down.
I agree, it's literally akin to the State brewing alcohol for sale. They never had any business pushing gambling.
Quote from: Solar on October 14, 2024, 03:57:28 PMI agree, it's literally akin to the State brewing alcohol for sale. They never had any business pushing gambling.
People in the Mafia say that they like the fact that state lotteries were created.
The state lotteries get people used to gambling,
and then people realize that the Mafia offers a much better deal than the state.
The Mafia skims off only about 10 percent for profit,
where the state skims off at least 50 percent!
Quote from: je_freedom on October 15, 2024, 02:57:30 PMPeople in the Mafia say that they like the fact that state lotteries were created.
The state lotteries get people used to gambling,
and then people realize that the Mafia offers a much better deal than the state.
The Mafia skims off only about 10 percent for profit,
where the state skims off at least 50 percent!
Yep, or more, as in Ca. where they claim it goes to the schools, "bureaucracy" that is.. No child saw a dime for classroom material. :sneaky: