WAITE General Store Incident

What did Wayne Seidl refuse to do for the woman who showed up at his shop?

Cash her paycheck in exchange for lottery tickets

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

How much does one man routinely spend per day on the lottery according to Wayne Seidl?

$200

What type of customers did Wayne Seidl mention are known to be regular buyers of lottery tickets at his store?

Those receiving food stamps or on welfare Signup and view all the answers

In what area is the Waite General Store located?

Northeastern Washington County Signup and view all the answers

What is the average amount spent on lottery tickets per capita in Waite, Maine?

$1,313 Signup and view all the answers

What does the study by Cornell University show about the correlation between unemployment and lottery play?

For every 1 percent increase in joblessness, lottery ticket sales increase by 10 percent. Signup and view all the answers

Why have economists raised concerns about lotteries according to the text?

Economists argue that lotteries target vulnerable individuals who play despite low chances of winning. Signup and view all the answers

How has the Maine State Lottery's advertising budget changed since 2003?

It more than tripled since 2003. Signup and view all the answers

What tactic has the Maine State Lottery used to target new customers better?

Investing in sophisticated market research. Signup and view all the answers

How do residents in Maine's poorest towns compare to those in wealthier areas in terms of lottery spending per person?

Residents in poor towns spend more on lottery tickets per person. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that the state Legislature exerts virtually no oversight over the lottery process?

As the lottery pays for itself through ticket sales, there is little legislative review of budget and marketing decisions. Signup and view all the answers

WAITE General Store Incident - Part 1

Questions and Answers

What did Wayne Seidl refuse to do for the woman who showed up at his shop?

Why does Wayne Seidl think his refusal to sell lottery tickets to certain customers didn't make much of a difference?

How much does one man routinely spend per day on the lottery according to Wayne Seidl?

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?

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?

Why have economists raised concerns about lotteries according to the text?

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?

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?

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