Is The Lottery Exploiting The Poor?
After the recent Powerball game frenzy, the lottery has clearly become a big trend. However, is it really worth it? Despite the huge statistics against playing, people still continue to splurge on these lottery tickets. [ADD STATISTICS ON THE LOTTERY HERE]. You have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning than winning the lottery (CITATION), but journalists and academics are interested in understanding why individuals persistently play the lottery. Do the potential benefits outweigh the current costs?
Philosophy Now journalist and author of the article “Lottery or Lootery,” Gordon Giles debates the facts about the way our society plays the lottery. According to Giles, most individuals who play the