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Georgia Lottery Critics See Lottery as a Tax on the Poor
Georgia opponents label the state lottery a tax on low income residents, arguing it siphons money from essentials for gambling. They note $16 million ads and $200,000 yearly to anti gambling programs, while proponents say odds are disclosed and programs exist. Experts say lotteries attract all classes but affect the poor a larger share of income. economists discuss motivations and potential life change. Tomorrow: Will lottery money keep flowing?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Henderson
Georgia Committee On
Georgia
Timothy McDonald
Atlanta
Lottery
Rebecca Paul
Department of Human Resources
Paul
Lint Dye
DHR
Dye
Joanna Franklin
The
National Council On Problem Gambling
Ms. Franklin
National Lottery Association
Tery
David Gale
North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
America
Jan Hogendorn
Colby College
Maine