Is the lotto a way for our gov to exploit the poor? Or simply a moron tax? Or should you play!

Depending on the particular lottery, most state lotteries claim to pay approx 50-60% of the revenue collected to winners. Sounds like a great bet to me!

BTW, the average casino in the US is required (varies according to state) to pay out at least 80% of there gaming revenues to participants.

You're better off getting "ripped off" in Vegas.