There is a similar story of a Canadian or somewhere that cracked a weakness in the mechanics of a scratch off game (Monty Hall paradox exploited in real life!)

There is a similar story of a Canadian or somewhere that cracked a weakness in the mechanics of a scratch off game (Monty Hall paradox exploited in real life!) for consistent average winnings. And of course the famous MIT Blackjack team. Of course, a lottery loves publicity, and they don't care which player wins, so win-win.