I think you need to learn whether lottery is a vice in of itself, or a substitute for other vices. I know that in NYC, the lottery basically put the corner numbers rackets (and associated street crime) out of business.

I'm curious if the stereotypical old person wasn't spending a day a month at the casino, would they be drinking more? Sitting around not talking to anyone? Abusing drugs?

We also need to consider the reality of the situation... Is the lotto makin s material impact. People have vices... Sports betting is illegal in most places in the United States, but sports betting is pervasive.