The Web of Lottery Fraud

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This chapter explores the extravagant lifestyle of Eddie Tipton, who is linked to a significant lottery fraud scheme. As investigations unfold, connections to his brother Tommy Tipton reveal manipulations in lottery outcomes through a suspicious code. The narrative examines the motivations behind such financial crimes and the deeper ramifications of privilege and selfishness in the lottery system.

In 2010, a $16.5 million Hot Lotto ticket was sold at a gas station in Des Moines, Iowa. At first, no one showed up to claim the prize. And then, a series of lawyers tried to claim the money on behalf of a client they would not name. Things got stranger, and eventually investigators uncovered what has been called the biggest lottery fraud in U.S. history.

This episode was first published in 2021.

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