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As Economy Sinks, Lottery Sales Soar

Consumers tightening belts don't scratch their lottery spending

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2008 10:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – As the economy falters, one thing people aren’t cutting back on is lottery tickets, the New York Times reports. In fact, higher unemployment rates usually mean higher lottery sales, says one study, and sales are hitting record highs in at least 22 states. “...   Read full story »

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