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“A very rich Lotterie generall … contayning a great number of good Prizes”: OTD in 1569, England held the 1st recorded lottery; Queen Elizabeth I wanted to raise money to upgrade harbors. Tickets cost 10 shillings, and prizes included silver, tapestries, and a £5,000 jackpot. https://t.co/hDSmujpj4J — PolitiTweet.org