Individuals have been playing lottery games for centuries. Throughout history, in all areas of Europe, Lotteries have been used to raise additional money for all kinds of causes, from a specific local project to building up for a war.

Leaders of all levels, including Kings, Emperors, elected Prime Ministers and Presidents have resorted to lotteries. It has not changed, folks dream and hope of winning the lottery as a mean of easy gains. These leaders used these dreams and hopes within their population to financially support their projects.

In North America, even the Revolution's leaders used lotteries to raise funds for their uprising against the King of England. These profits have financed a sizable share of George Washington's army within the campaign against the British army.

Considering that the World War 2, our governments at all levels have been looking for ways to raise additional funds for treasury without having to raise taxes.