¶1 We have considered the briefs of the parties, they having by stipulation waived oral argument, on the question of the constitutionality of our statutes controlling lotteries, N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-289, 14-290, and 14-292.1. We have also considered the dissenting opinion in the Court of Appeals and the thoughtful, well-reasoned, and thoroughly documented majority opinion of that court justifying its decision sustaining the constitutionality of the questioned statutes. We conclude that the decision should be and it is
¶2 Affirmed.