Monday, November 01, 2004

National Lottery is a Good Thing

Lottery 'a boost to regeneration'

According to a newly released report by the Henley Centre, over the last 10 years, the National Lottery has been proven to have provided a 'positive impact' to local economies.

Despite predictions to the contrary, the report states that there's no evidence that charity donations have been hit by the lottery - claiming instead that they've benefited from £3bn of handouts over the years.

The number of annual grants have risen to nearly 28,000 by 2003 - but recently, more cash has been put aside for health and education

Interestingly, the report also claims that the lottery has not led to a huge increase in gambling or or encouraged gambling - although despite being around for 10 years, thats still being disputed by some who believe that it'll happen 'in time'.

Everything will happen in time - and gambling will always get the blame. Or is that just me being a cynic?

Links:
- BBC Lotto Homepage
- The National Lottery

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