Authorized by voters in 1991, the Texas state lottery generates a sizeable sum for the state budget. Which of the following statements regarding the Texas lottery is true?
A) The lottery is played almost entirely by poor people.
B) The lottery is played almost entirely by the wealthy.
C) The lottery is played by large numbers of people from all social classes.
D) All Texans unanimously support the lottery.

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The Texas lottery is played by large numbers of people from all social classes. While there is no clear data on the income level of lottery players in Texas, it is evident that people from all walks of life participate in the game. The lottery has been criticized for preying on the poor, but this claim is not entirely supported by evidence.

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