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Lotteries Live Draw HK have a rich history. The first known lotteries were held in the 17th century in the Netherlands, where they were used to raise funds for the poor and for public purposes. These games proved popular and were seen as a painless form of taxation. The oldest lottery in the world is the Staatsloterij of Ghent, which was established in 1726. The word lottery comes from the Dutch noun "lot" meaning "fate." Today, 44 states and Washington, DC have state-run lotteries. There are also lottery systems in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. However, there are…