Derrick Ray watches customers buy lottery tickets with mixed emotions.
As manager of Columbia’s 4-Corners Shop ’n' Save, a small grocery in Washington County, he knows the lottery is good for business. Last year, the store sold $237,000 worth of draw games and instant tickets, or about $488 for every person in town. The store receives commissions and sometimes, bonuses. And many who buy lottery tickets also pick ...
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