The lottery is a rigged game designed to bleed the poor dry.

Some argue lotteries provide much-needed funding for social programs and infrastructure projects, but that doesn’t change how gambling preys on vulnerable populations. The real question is whether these benefits justify the harm caused by encouraging risky behavior among those least equipped to handle losses.

FDJ's reliance on a demographic with limited financial security means any economic downturn could severely impact their revenue stream and public perception of legitimacy.

FDJ will continue pushing these jackpots because it’s a surefire way to keep attention high despite slim chances for most participants. As more folks lose hope in traditional savings methods, they’ll clutch at straws—only FDJ gets richer off those straws burning away their dreams.

People split on this issue: some see the lottery as harmless fun or a shot at life-changing fortune; others view it purely through cynical eyes. Tribalism will play out along economic lines, with poorer groups more likely to support lotteries while wealthier ones denounce them for their predatory nature.