The Lottery, God, and the Poor — The Connection Finally Explained by a PhD Who Studied It

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Lottery expert Jonathan D. Cohen spent years digging through government archives to uncover how the lottery really works and who it actually serves. This conversation dives into the intersection of faith, class, and luck, revealing how the lottery became both a dream machine and a political tool. From the rise of billion-dollar jackpots to the moral debate over whether luck is divine or designed, Cohen’s research, which is featured on multiple national outlets including The Daily Show exposes how lawmakers, religion, and race shaped the lottery we know today The lottery laid the groundwork for America’s modern sports-betting boom, turning small wagers into mainstream entertainment. But as gambling spreads to every screen, scandals like the NBA’s have raised deeper questions about integrity and control. 👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether the lottery is divine destiny or economic design, this episode answers that question. 👍 Like and Subscribe: http://bit.ly/3Vv4TTQ 🌐 Learn more about Jonathan D. Cohen and his work: https://www.jonathandcohen.com/ 🎥 Watch next:$45 Million Lottery Winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbqxI3-zSM 🕒 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:53 How much Americans spend on lottery tickets every year 3:00 Data on which Americans spend the most on lottery 3:59 Lottery winners — Divine intervention or luck? 5:35 “The myth of the miserable lottery winner” (they don’t go broke) 6:59 Lottery winner sued by man claiming he prayed for her win 8:51 “Catholics love gambling” 9:23 How the black community shaped the lottery with their own game 11:57 Most lottery winners in the past were white (here’s why) 13:43 Is lottery money going toward their intended social services 15:45 The future of the lottery 16:49 Analysis: Mega Millions price change from $2 to $5 a ticket 18:20 Will Powerball increase prices? 19:19 Jackpot fatigue??? — There is such a thing! 19:58 Why do jackpots grow so slowly? Where’s the money going? 22:12 Is the lottery bad for America? 27:23 Poor lottery players: addiction vs shot at upward mobility 29:21 Are poor communities targeted by the lottery? 30:36 What fascinates me about the lottery… LOL 30:30 The lottery paved the way for sports betting 36:58 What demographic gambles in sports the most 37:56 How did sports gambling spread across the country like wildfire 39:15 Is the biggest loser Las Vegas amid widespread sports gambling 39:51 Why the lottery is less addictive than sports gambling 41:26 NBA gambling scandal and integrity in jeopardy 44:51 Nightmare gambling scenario will go undetected 52:50 If sports betting companies had a magic wand 55:03 The reason Jon is such an expert in the lottery space 1:00:26 Jon’s lottery tips: quick pick vs personal numbers 1:01:15 Jon’s opinion on whether he thinks winners are lucky or divinely assisted #Lottery #MegaMillions #TheBWReport