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Prize linked accounts is a thing. In the US, it started with banks in Michigan 15 years ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prize-linked_savings_account



That might be a 25-50% tax on very cheap beer. It’s a regressive tax but would likely serve its desired goals, at least reducing consumption for poorer people. Or simply push them to really cheap liquor like a handle of cheap vodka that goes for $10.


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