Cracking the code of the lottery: How this retired couple won millions | 60 Minutes Australia

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Jerry and Marge Selby won millions through a lottery loophole, living modestly despite their wealth. Their story was turned into a Hollywood film, showcasing Jerry's unique mathematical skills in winning the lottery.

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  • Jerry and Marge Selby won millions through a lottery loophole but chose to maintain a modest lifestyle, showcasing that wealth does not always lead to extravagant living.
  • Dr. Cleo Creswell's validation of Jerry's mathematical strategies highlights the potential for unconventional thinking and analytical skills to yield significant financial gains, challenging traditional notions of luck in lottery games.

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  • How did Jerry and Marge win millions?

    By exploiting a loophole in the lottery system.

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Lottery loophole leads to millions, Hollywood film.

  • Jerry and Marge Selby have won over 39 million Australian dollars by exploiting a loophole in the lottery system.
  • They did not change their lifestyle despite their massive winnings, opting for a simple life.
  • Hollywood made a film about their story, with Annette Bening playing Marge and Bryan Cranston playing Jerry.
  • Jerry's mathematical skills led him to discover a unique feature in a lottery game that improved players' chances of winning.
  • Jerry and Marge formed a syndicate with 25 members, including family and locals, to buy hundreds of thousands of tickets.
  • Their daughter, Dawn, was amazed by their dedication and worried about their safety due to their massive betting.
  • Investigators suspected the Selbys of foul play but found nothing illegal in their methods.
  • Dr. Cleo Creswell, a mathematics lecturer, confirmed the feasibility of Jerry's calculations and pattern recognition in lotteries.
  • Jerry and Marge decided to stop their lottery exploits after nine years, having learned to work together and reignite their romance.
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