Which of the Following Statements About State Lotteries Is False

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about state lotteries is false?

• A) State lotteries are monopolies, with competing private lotteries banned.
• B) State lotteries are highly controversial, with critics and defenders still debating their merits.
• C) Fewer than half of the states in the U.S. have state lotteries because of their controversial nature.
• D) The payout rates of state lotteries are substantially lower than in private betting operations like casinos.

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