Lottery

A lottery is a form of gambling that involves the drawing of numbers at random for a prize. Participants typically purchase tickets that contain a combination of numbers, and if their numbers match the drawn numbers, they win cash or other prizes. Lotteries are often organized by governments or private entities and are used primarily as a means to raise funds for various public projects or charitable causes. The outcome is based entirely on chance, making it a game of luck rather than skill. Lotteries can vary in format, including traditional number draws, instant win games, and various prize structures.