The phrase "annual lottery" refers to a game of chance that happens once every year. People buy tickets or numbers, and a random selection determines the winners who receive prizes or money. Full definition
Their goal is to create premium priced moorings for a few elite boaters, following a «sky box» model, while subjecting others to the uncertainty of an annual lottery. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Charters are poised to change the annual lottery process to set aside a significant number of seats for children of their employees, including employees of charter management organizations. (uft.org)
However, under a law passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Cuomo last spring, charters are poised to change the annual lottery process to set aside a significant number of seats for children of their employees, including employees of charter management organizations. (uft.org)