[Aquinasfan]

The lottery is nothing but a tax on those who cannot comprehend Probability and Statistics

Yup. The problem is that if the State doesn't do it the Mafia will. A large portion of this revenue should be plowed into an anti-gambling ad campaign, highlighting stories such as this.

[lowbridge]

The problem is that if the State doesn't do it the Mafia will.

The only difference is that the Mafia lets you keep ALL your winnings.