Out of Luck

In "Out of Luck," a lottery operator tries to pay off a local gangster by taking him on a luxurious tour from the slums of Lagos Island to the mansions of Ikoyi and back. Along the way, the film delves into the controversial world of state-operated lottery gambling in the United States, exploring its expansion, advertising tactics, and impact on society. Through personal stories and expert insights, "Out of Luck" raises important questions about the ethics and effectiveness of using gambling as a means to raise government revenue. Is it an appropriate way to fund public programs, or does it unfairly prey on the vulnerable and perpetuate inequality?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Out of Luck include Carts of Darkness, Dogtown and Z-Boys, Maradona, the Golden Kid, The Five Obstructions, Senna, A Prayer for Beslan.

Out of Luck was released for streaming on February 4, 2005.