What is Lottery?

Did you know that the English language has its own definition of Lottery? The word lottery may be a borrowing from the Middle Dutch word lotinge or loterie, or it may be a calque of Middle Dutch lotinge. It is also found in the Oxford English Dictionary. Lottery began in the 15th century with the first state-sponsored lottery in Flanders. The first state lottery in England was held in 1569, two years after advertisements had been printed.

Game of chance

A lottery game is a form of gambling in which the winner is chosen by a drawing. Some governments outlaw gambling altogether, while others organize national or state lotteries. The majority of lotteries are regulated by government. During the 20th century, many games of chance were considered illegal, including the lottery. Gambling was banned in many parts of the world until the end of the Second World War. After the war, lotteries began to sprout up across the globe.