the lottery is little more an government-sponsored exploration of the economically disadvantaged You probably meant "exploitation" rather than "exploration".

the lottery is little more an government-sponsored exploration of the economically disadvantaged You probably meant "exploitation" rather than "exploration". I've heard it phrased a little differently: The lottery is a voluntary tax on the stupid. A slightly different phrasing: The lottery is a voluntary tax on the innumerate. BTW I did purchase two Powerball tickets a few hours ago. Wish me luck!