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How much money are won in lotteries put together?


How much money are won in lotteries put together?

In 1996, lotteries in North America awarded $52 million in prizes every day – that’s $36,000 every minute, 24 hours a day. This didn’t just suddenly happen. Lotteries have been around nearly as long as civilization has been around. People love lotteries.

Reference: http://www.nmlottery.com/Miscellaneous/facts_myths.htm

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