16-Mar-07. The joyless luck club. National Post, A14.

This commentary-style article discusses recent investigations that found owners of stores that sell lottery ticket are collecting a disproportionate share of prize winnings. The author suggest that blame rests not only with the government agencies that operate lotteries, but also with those who purchase lottery tickets in the first place. Buying lottery tickets is described as an invitation to be fleeced and particularly so for those who do not bother to check for winning numbers themselves.