Why Do States Want Lottery Winners to Take Cash? (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-06)

This week's Lottery Trivia Question is about Investing Lottery Winnings.

Our Trivia Question #2010-06 is: 

The lure of huge jackpots draws folks to play the lottery. But, most players opt to collect the Cash Prize rather than the Annuity. So we ask:

• Why do most players take the Cash Option?
• Why do the States want you to take the Cash?

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JL.........