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Re:Mega Millions ticket wins $1.34B lottery jackpot by namdnay on Saturday July 30, 2022 @04:50PM (#32290170)
Saying lotteries are regressive or “a tax on stupidity” is hardly new or weird, the quote was originally attributed to Voltaire
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Re:Mega Millions ticket wins $1.34B lottery jackpot by dredmorbius on Saturday July 30, 2022 @06:45PM (#32291131)
Sir William Petty.

https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/10/21/lottery/

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Re:Mega Millions ticket wins $1.34B lottery jackpot by voz_ on Saturday July 30, 2022 @04:51PM (#32290187)
No, I am not sure it is attributed to him, at least, not with any proof. Voltaire is often a good target for fake quotes.
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Re:Mega Millions ticket wins $1.34B lottery jackpot by namdnay on Saturday July 30, 2022 @05:21PM (#32290458)
Yes, that’s why I said attributed to, rather than “Voltaire said”. A quick search seems to point to various economists and commentators in the 18th century.
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