Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The man had to pay more taxes on the lotto winnings than the casino earnings. That's because the _ added up to a lower figure.

Choice 1: The man had to pay more taxes on the lotto winnings than the casino earnings. That's because the lotto winnings added up to a lower figure.
Choice 2: The man had to pay more taxes on the lotto winnings than the casino earnings. That's because the casino earnings added up to a lower figure.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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1. The man had to pay more taxes on the lotto winnings than the casino earnings. That's because the lotto winnings