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What did Wayne Seidl refuse to do for the woman who showed up at his shop?
What did Wayne Seidl refuse to do for the woman who showed up at his shop?
- Give her free food and clothes
- Cash her paycheck in exchange for lottery tickets (correct)
- Offer her a job at the store
- Donate money to her children
Why does Wayne Seidl think his refusal to sell lottery tickets to certain customers didn't make much of a difference?
Why does Wayne Seidl think his refusal to sell lottery tickets to certain customers didn't make much of a difference?
- He believes they will buy lottery tickets elsewhere (correct)
- He thinks they will stop playing the lottery
- He believes they will invest in stocks instead
- He knows they will save the money for emergencies
How much does one man routinely spend per day on the lottery according to Wayne Seidl?
How much does one man routinely spend per day on the lottery according to Wayne Seidl?
- $500
- $100
- $200 (correct)
- $50
What type of customers did Wayne Seidl mention are known to be regular buyers of lottery tickets at his store?
What type of customers did Wayne Seidl mention are known to be regular buyers of lottery tickets at his store?
In what area is the Waite General Store located?
In what area is the Waite General Store located?
What is the average amount spent on lottery tickets per capita in Waite, Maine?
What is the average amount spent on lottery tickets per capita in Waite, Maine?
What does the study by Cornell University show about the correlation between unemployment and lottery play?
What does the study by Cornell University show about the correlation between unemployment and lottery play?
Why have economists raised concerns about lotteries according to the text?
Why have economists raised concerns about lotteries according to the text?
How has the Maine State Lottery's advertising budget changed since 2003?
How has the Maine State Lottery's advertising budget changed since 2003?
What tactic has the Maine State Lottery used to target new customers better?
What tactic has the Maine State Lottery used to target new customers better?
How do residents in Maine's poorest towns compare to those in wealthier areas in terms of lottery spending per person?
How do residents in Maine's poorest towns compare to those in wealthier areas in terms of lottery spending per person?
Why does the text mention that the state Legislature exerts virtually no oversight over the lottery process?
Why does the text mention that the state Legislature exerts virtually no oversight over the lottery process?
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