Lotteries across the nation have long made the claim that the money is going to fund state projects like education, parks, or college scholarships.  A closer look reveals that lottery revenues, nationwide, never actually fulfill those promises, and more often than not, end up disproportionally hurting those they claim to help.

Featuring:

Bryce Covert - Journalist

Ross Rubenstein - Professor, Syracuse University

Michael Medved - Author, Radio Host

Taylor Branch - Historian

Matthew Vaz - Professor, CCNY

Les Bernal - Executive Director, Stop Predatory Gambling