Against the Odds: Examining the Lottery Industry

The lottery is the oldest and one of the most mainstream forms of legalized gambling today. Powerball lottery tickets are now sold in 31 states and 12 states participate in MegaMillions. So, what are your chances of winning big in the lottery? It turns out, not as slim as you may have thought.

Examining the Lottery Industry

Written by Jeff Springer

Jeff Spring is the Finance & Markets Editor at BusinessPundit.com. He's currently spending his days backpacking across Europe. While he may be living outside of the United States, he stays connected to American financial markets and M&A's more than is probably healthy for any single person. His love of a good book and a Bloomberg terminal can't be understated.