Lottery Pools
Lottery
A lottery is a type of game that allows a group of people to buy tickets and participate in a drawing. A lottery can be used to raise money for a charitable cause or a government organization. The winner receives a prize based on the number of numbers on their ticket.
The word lottery derives from the Dutch word lotte meaning “to win.” In the ancient world, lotteries were used to determine the distribution of property and slaves. The Old Testament refers to Moses taking a census and dividing the land among Israel, while Roman emperors reportedly used lotteries to distribute wealth during Saturnalian feasts.
Lottery pools are an excellent way for groups to play the lottery and win cash prizes together. They can be created for a onetime jackpot or for an ongoing draw.
A lottery pool is usually run by a leader who purchases tickets and posts the winning numbers. In addition to buying tickets, the leader is responsible for member tracking and money collection.
Some lottery groups also choose to add a coordinator role for assistance with purchasing tickets and posting winning numbers.
When a person wins a lottery, they can receive either a lump sum or an annuity payment of the prize. Generally, a winning participant will prefer to have the prize in a lump sum because they expect to pocket a larger amount of their winnings after paying federal and state taxes on the winnings.