01-19-2009, 05:37 AM
It's a misperception that gambling is illegal here. We're all totally free to get together and play poker or holdem anytime we want 24/7. What's illegal here is a "house" that takes a percentage of all wagers.
Promoters of a state lottery contend that the municipality is the "house" and benefits from the procedings. It's been my understanding, however, that the states usually farm out the administration of the lottery to private corperations.
So who profits? I'm sure the states get some money thrown their way, but WHO profits?
Promoters of a state lottery contend that the municipality is the "house" and benefits from the procedings. It's been my understanding, however, that the states usually farm out the administration of the lottery to private corperations.
So who profits? I'm sure the states get some money thrown their way, but WHO profits?