2 Out of 5 Low-Income Americans Believe the Lottery is the Best Way to Build Wealth

According to the survey of 1,000 Americans by Opinion Research Corporation for the Consumer Federation of America and the Financial Planning Association, 21% of Americans believed that the lottery would be their most effective and practical strategy for accumulating several hundred thousand dollars. This percentage was higher among lower-income individuals, with 38% of those who earn less than $25,000 pointing to the lottery as a solution.

Survey- 21 percent say lottery is most practical path to wealth

Les2 Out of 5 Low-Income Americans Believe the Lottery is the Best Way to Build Wealth