{"id":427,"date":"2016-01-13T18:34:06","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T02:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dispensaries.com\/blog\/?p=427"},"modified":"2017-09-06T09:16:02","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T16:16:02","slug":"three-ways-marijuana-legalization-like-powerball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dispensaries.com\/blog\/three-ways-marijuana-legalization-like-powerball\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways Marijuana Legalization is Like Powerball"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can we\u00a0talk about the Powerball for a moment? \u00a0It’s sold in 44 states, has hit $1.6 billion & the odds<\/a> of getting the first five numbers correct to take home that grand prize are 1 in 292 million. But we still play.<\/p>\n

Playing Powerball<\/h2>\n

That slim chance of striking it rich makes the couple of bucks for a ticket seem like a worthy investment. \u00a0Offices, hair salons, auto shops, coffee shops or pretty much any consortium of friendly faces might have a lottery pool going too. \u00a0It has become acceptable good fun and few would argue that anyone getting in on the action casually has developed a gambling problem. \u00a0Plus, all the proceeds go to fund public works initiatives like education. \u00a0So, even when we’re not winning – or even playing for that matter – the lotto’s existence is an economic win-win. Agree? \u00a0For the most part, right?<\/p>\n

Marijuana Dispensaries<\/h3>\n

Marijuana dispensaries<\/a> are opening up shop across the nation legally. \u00a0Some are strictly for medicinal use, some recreational use, but both have had their share of public support and federal persecution.\u00a0 The marijuana legalization is generating tax revenue that states are able to reinvest into awareness, responsible use and education.<\/p>\n

This sounds an like another tax generating tool that long ago stirred up a lot of controversy too. \u00a0Don’t ya’ think?<\/p>\n

So, we’re just throwing this out there to nosh on.<\/p>\n

Three Ways Marijuana Legalization is Like Powerball<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • You don’t need to play to appreciate the benefits.<\/strong> \u00a0Live in a\u00a0region\u00a0that plays host to Powerball or a marijuana dispensary? \u00a0Whether you buy a lotto ticket – or not – or purchase weed – or not, your community will benefit from the tax dollars generated.<\/li>\n
  • Responsible use is still top of mind.<\/strong> \u00a0The lottery does not promote gambling any more than a local marijuana dispensary promotes getting high. \u00a0A patron of either is\u00a0trusted, and ideally encouraged, to use responsibly. \u00a0In the majority of marijuana dispensaries, particularly those for recreational use, there are strict limits in place for consumers.<\/li>\n
  • It helps local business owners.<\/strong>\u00a0 Marijuana is a burgeoning industry, which has meant the creation of jobs, jobs and more jobs. \u00a0Similarly, tell me the liquor store owner with the line around the block for Powerball tickets isn’t smiling. \u00a0You know he is. \u00a0It’s good for \u00a0business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Colorado was first to welcome marijuana as a legitimate and non-dodgy economic resource. \u00a0Residents there are welcome to partake in an occasional toke and access cannabis to treat illness. \u00a0Or, they can choose not to condone weed altogether. Either way, their home state benefited from tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue which almost doubled that of alcohol tax revenue.<\/p>\n

    What does it all really mean? \u00a0Maybe 20 years from now someone will be comparing a new social and economic issue to a time when marijuana used to be illegal. \u00a0Maybe marijuana dispensaries will be like liquor stores. \u00a0Maybe even selling lotto tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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