On: What if the problem of poverty is that it’s profit...

[CydeWeys]

Interesting that you mention that. Such a thing exists, is fairly widespread in some countries, and is quite successful at encouraging the correct behavior: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prize-linked_savings_account

Basically, every so many dollars that are in a savings account for a set period of time counts as one ticket, and so of course the way to increase your chance of winning is to "buy more tickets". Winnings are paid out in lieu of interest, but in the end averages to about the same.