That is why lotto in our country is still alive and many people are still playing ball game, because mainly if the lotto is focused on just earning profits, and government isn't benefiting from it, they might view it just a gambling platform that isn't healthy for the people.
Same as my country before, a lottery for providing help building sport but it's not going well.
What a waste of time, police is for crime not personal choices.
Gambling illegal in my country, Police will act when civil against those rules.
Same as in my place gambling is illegal and people are gambling secretly and no one us aware of it. Buying lottery is not big deal as people can buy and try their luck with it. I personally dont spend money for it but people do spending for it and its like Jack pot as if you win you will become so rich instantly but again will say its all about your luck.