national lottery

State-run sweepstakes

A national lottery is a government-run or government-authorized gambling system in which participants purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes, typically large cash sums.

Proceeds often fund public programs—education, infrastructure, or social services.

She won two million in the national lottery.

In the UK, the National Lottery is the specific state-franchised game launched in 1994.

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  • jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
  • prize poolCollective winnings for competitors
  • oddsLikelihood expressed numerically

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