A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

plural of lottery

(Britain) The unequal availability of (often healthcare) services in different parts of the country, especially those services provided by local government.

A slip of paper drawn in a lottery, possibly redeemable for a prize.

(idiomatic, figuratively, US) A financial windfall obtainable by a socioeconomically disadvantaged person.

plural of lottery ticket

(idiomatic, figuratively) The uncertain nature of inheritable genetic qualities, such as intelligence and looks.

An informal method of decision-making in Asia, based on a series of interlinked descending lines that are followed from the top (where a choice is made) to the bottom (where an outcome is revealed).

(US, slang, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, uncommon) The act, practice or result of seeking damages in response to a crime commited against a black person.

A lottery that takes place online by means of computer technology.