How come America taxes the lottery winners but the UK, Australia

Australia's Future Tax System: Report to the Treasurer does australia tax lottery winnings There are quite a few countries which do not impose taxes on lottery winnings regardless of the amount Two of the countries that come into mind does target sell lottery tickets HM Revenue & Customs doesn't regard lottery winnings as income, so all prizes are tax-free

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