Lottery games are a platform where you invest a small amount of money (usually a dollar or two) in hope of winning big against long odds. Lotteries have been played in the United States (US) from colonial times and a state lottery was made lawful in for the first time in New Hampshire in 1964. Only six states and territory in the US do not have a lottery system.

Research and present a post on a lottery that takes place in your state. If your state does not have a lottery, pick a state close to your state that does have a lottery.

1. Explain the details of the lottery game you are presenting- what type, scratching or drawing, how many numbers?
2. Can you calculate the probability of winning the jackpot and various consolation prizes in that game? Explain the math and outcomes.
3. If people understood the mathematics involving probability and lottery, do you think they would continue to play?