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It is not a tax in the strict, technical sense, obviously. But in practise it functions much as one. The comment you're responding to tells you why it shouldn'
by kqr 4y ago
It is not a tax in the strict, technical sense, obviously. But in practise it functions much as one.
The comment you're responding to tells you why it shouldn't be banned: because then it will be held by criminals (by definition) instead. And those criminals tend to have ties to less nice forms of crime too. So it's sort of a damage containment strategy, but it could (in the eyes of GP) be executed better.
- gernb 4y agoIs it really true though. Lotto ticks are sold in every small corner store, many gas station convenience stores, and most chain convenience stores, and many grocery stores. If they were illegal, most of those places would stop selling. What percentage of people that currently buy lotto tickets would seek out illegal places to get them? If it's 100% then sure, keep the legal lotto. If it's 5% though, what then?