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Why Is the Government in the Gambling Business?

Why are states allowed to be in the gambling business and lock-out the private sector? Stephen L. Carter on why state-run lotteries are bad for taxpayers, the poor, casinos, and bettors.

Stephen L. Carter
Stephen L. Carter
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Stephen L. Carter

Stephen L. Carter

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