Beyond that, the states extract an extremely high tax. Well, you bought something that's valued at 50 cents. That's an extremely high tax. And it's an extremely high take-out for a gambling organization. So, it's not a good bet, it's extracted from the community.
States lose money on the deal because the supply companies are expensive.
So the State actually loses money on the deal. But, the State government picks up a lot of money. First of all, society would be more wealthy, because at the end of the purchase there would be a consumer good. And the State would also pick up a sales tax on that consumer good. But you're giving money to help education.