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The numbers weren't drawn out in sequence, but rather they're arranged in sequence after the draw (makes it easier to check). The article also didn't mention th
by nevi-me 6y ago
The numbers weren't drawn out in sequence, but rather they're arranged in sequence after the draw (makes it easier to check). The article also didn't mention this, but a random-number generator is used. The older physical draw used to be audited, but I'm not sure if what happens now.
There are a lot of shady things being done with the profits of the lottery, like non-existent charities being funded, it's basically a fund that gets looted.
Even with that, the probability of this combination is 1/42 million. The draw has 5/50 and 1/20 powerballs.
The best thing about this happening is that 99 people got the 5-9 numbers correct, so this was a good redistribution of funds.
The prize was huge (114m), so each winner for a sizeable chunk.
Was it rigged? I doubt it, but I welcome the probe, as there is corruption in the SA lottery (even down to the awarding of the contract to run it).
I'm on mobile, so I didn't share links, of one would like them, I can add them.