Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Investigative Reports - Hooked on a Dream: America's Lotteries (History Channel)



Informative, but Dated
This work interviews both people who support and condemn lotteries. However, the work clearly falls on the side of condemning them.

It spells things out. Minors have easy access to buying scratch-off tickets. People can become addicted to lottos. Also, the funds do not address education and seniors as they claim. I was not happy seeing Calvin Butts interviewed as he has made homophobic comments in the past.

Still, this work is dated! It features Senator Paul Simon who died at least five years ago. It even shows the World Trade Center towers standing. Bill Curtis ends by saying, "Maybe one day the lotto will be curbed." Well, it's a decade after this production aired and lotto is stronger than ever and the clouds have not fallen from the sky.

Very informational.
The item came new and was very informational on winning and playing the lottery. I recented a lot of tips for this video.



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