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Throughout the centuries, lotteries were held in various towns and cities to raise money for various public projects. During the French and Indian Wars, many colonies used lotteries to raise money for military expenses. In 1755, the Academy Lottery financed the University of Pennsylvania. In 1758, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts raised money for an “Expedition […]https://i.imgur.com/IN1VtBU.jpg