lottomania

Etymology

From lotto + -mania.

lottomania means enthusiasm for playing the lottery. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

Enthusiasm for playing the lottery.“The lottomania (Forbes, Mar. 6, 1989) that sent state lottery revenues to more than $20 billion last year has finally run out of steam. Revenue gains are slackening off...”