18 ways that state lotteries prey on the poor Fraud, Investigative Journalism, Lotteries, Lowering the Standard of Living for Ordinary Citizens, Online Gambling, Predatory Business Practices Business Insider spotlights 18 ways in which lotteries prey upon America’s least favored. 18 Signs That The Lottery Is Preying On America’s Poor Les18 ways that state lotteries prey on the poor03.18.2014