Category: USA Lottery History

The USA Lottery History category delves into the rich and fascinating past of lottery games in the United States, tracing their origins from colonial times to the present day. This section explores key historical milestones, the development of state and multi-state lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions, and the role lotteries have played in funding public projects. Readers can discover interesting facts about early lottery laws, notable jackpots, and how lotteries evolved to become a staple in American culture. Perfect for history enthusiasts, the USA Lottery History category provides a unique perspective on the growth and impact of lotteries across the U.S.

An image representing the Hot Lotto fraud of 2005-2013, showing a lottery machine with manipulated winning numbers, security camera footage, and digit

The 2005-2013 Hot Lotto Fraud: How It Happened, How They Were Caught, and Could Blockchain and AI Have Prevented It?

By -John
Posted on October 25, 2024October 25, 2024
Posted in Blockchain Transparency, Corruption, Lotto Fraud, USA Lottery History

Between 2005 and 2013, one of the most significant lottery frauds in U.S. history unfolded in the form of the Hot Lotto scandal, commonly referred to as the Eddie Tipton fraud. This complex case involved tampering with the Multi-State Lottery Association’s (MUSL) lottery system and spanned multiple states, calling into question the integrity of lottery