They are offering you an 'easier game' for money. When you're competing against other people, that's an un-level playing field.
I'm pretty sure people who run lotteries think they are stupid. They are a tax on the poor, but they're extremely effective at raising money.
Some may think people who play the lottery are stupid. There's a very big difference.
I see your distinction though, I was meaning the latter when I said "lotteries are stupid".
They are offering you an 'easier game' for money. When you're competing against other people, that's an un-level playing field.
I'm pretty sure people who run lotteries think they are stupid. They are a tax on the poor, but they're extremely effective at raising money.