The lottery is a form of gambling in which numbered tickets are drawn at random for a prize. Some governments outlaw the practice, while others endorse it and organize state or national lotteries. The word lottery is derived from the Latin Lottera, meaning “fate decided by the drawing of lots,” though it has also been […]
Month: November 2024
The Hidden Costs of Gambling
Gambling involves betting on an outcome of a game or event. While most people play for fun, a small number of individuals become addicted to gambling and have serious negative personal, family, and financial consequences. Research has found that gambling is a common source of addiction for those with coexisting mental health disorders and is […]