Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5062515 Economics Letters 2007 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
This study examines motives for lottery play using a state-level panel of lottery expenditures. We find that expenditures per capita are greater in states that earmark proceeds for public goods. Further, we find that casino gambling only impacts lotto play in general fund states.
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Earmarking lottery proceeds for public goods: Empirical evidence from U.S. lotto expenditures
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