lottery - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 2002

How lucky would the monkey be, could he just put in the lottery, a quote from Faust I. Probably gambling was more popular than today, where many find ice cold that happiness is not usually the most likely outcome of a game. Therefore, the risk appetite for stakes and the entertainment value of the game is lost. Humans have known games of chance since primitive times, and have also used them to keep themselves fit or pastime. The occasion for the launch of the block is the 250th anniversary of the lottery lottery. In the fall of 1752, the first public drawing of the lottery with the numbers 1-90 took place in Vienna on the basis of a patent of Empress Maria Theresa. This game developed from the so-called "Lotto di genova" and is based on the fact that among the numbers 1-90 one, two, 3 or a maximum of 5 numbers had to be played and of course guessed, whereby the position of the numbers was essential. Today's twice-weekly "6 out of 45" is easier. From 45 numbers are 6 to guess. If this succeeds no player, the winning amount remains in the pot and the winning amount increases in the next round to the so-called "jackpot". There are also multiple jackpots possible. This can lead to the profit of several millions. But smaller profits are possible from three correct numbers. Motivsammler find interesting in "Homo ludens", ISBN 3 87397 339 1 with int. Contributions of the Institute f. Game research u. Game education at the university "Mozarteum".