The Financial Role of Lotteries: From Ancient Rome to Modern U.S.

Discover the financial history of lotteries, from ancient Rome to their role in the U.S. since the 1960s in addressing financial shortfalls.

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The Financial Role of Lotteries: From Ancient Rome to Modern U.S.

Lotteries have a long history, dating back to ancient Rome and have been used in the U.S. since the 1960s to address financial shortfalls.

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