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Who essentially funds the massive multi-million dollar payouts for state lotteries in most countries?

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Who essentially funds the massive multi-million dollar payouts for state lotteries in most countries?

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Who essentially funds the massive multi-million dollar payouts for state lotteries in most countries?
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