Category Archives: Lottery

Investigators find Tipton's software code to rig computerized lottery drawings

Authorities called newly obtained forensic evidence a breakthrough in the investigation of alleged jackpot-fixing scheme by Eddie Tipton, former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Investigation, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Drawing

Investigators find Tipton's software code to rig computerized lottery drawings

Authorities called newly obtained forensic evidence a breakthrough in the investigation of alleged jackpot-fixing scheme by Eddie Tipton, former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Investigation, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Drawing

Single ticket scoops 35.1m Lotto jackpot

One ticket-holder has won A 35.1 million in the Lotto draw, the biggest prize ever won in the game, the National Lottery said. A National Lottery spokesman said: “In tonight’s draw, one ticket-holder has scooped an amazing A 35.1 million jackpot, the biggest prize ever won on the game, and a truly life-changing amount of money.”

Former Lottery Official's Brother Charged in Jackpot Rigging Investigation

The Iowa Attorney General’s office has charged a Texas man in connection with a lottery fraud case in which a former Iowa lottery official tried to rig jackpots in several states, including Iowa. Tommy Tipton is the brother of Eddie Tipton, the former security director of the Multistate Lottery Association convicted in July of fraud for fixing a $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot in Iowa.

Former Lottery Official's Brother Charged in Jackpot Rigging Investigation

The Iowa Attorney General’s office has charged a Texas man in connection with a lottery fraud case in which a former Iowa lottery official tried to rig jackpots in several states, including Iowa. Tommy Tipton is the brother of Eddie Tipton, the former security director of the Multistate Lottery Association convicted in July of fraud for fixing a $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot in Iowa.

STARS thanks Albertans with decal after lottery ticket sales net $11.5M

STARS Air Ambulance has put decals on its aircraft to thank Albertans for stepping up and buying all the tickets for its annual fundraising lottery, which had been suffering the effects of the poor economy. STARS Air Ambulance is thanking Albertans for coming to the rescue when the non-profit organization’s annual fundraising lottery was in danger of coming up short.

STARS thanks Albertans with decal after lottery ticket sales net $11.5M

STARS Air Ambulance has put decals on its aircraft to thank Albertans for stepping up and buying all the tickets for its annual fundraising lottery, which had been suffering the effects of the poor economy. STARS Air Ambulance is thanking Albertans for coming to the rescue when the non-profit organization’s annual fundraising lottery was in danger of coming up short.

Crooked lottery director’s brother charged for role in number-rigging scam

Authorities in Iowa have filed charges against the brother of a former lottery security director after uncovering new evidence of their plot to fix lottery jackpots.

On Wednesday, Iowa prosecutors filed felony charges of ongoing criminal conduct against Tommy Tipton (pictured), the younger brother of Eddie Tipton, the former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Tommy Tipton surrendered to authorities on Wednesday and was later released on a $25k bond.

The elder Tipton was convicted last year on two counts of fraud for rigging lottery drawings to produce a set of pre-programmed winning numbers. Tipton was found to have installed a ‘rootkit’ device on the MUSL’s random number generator that led to specific sets of numbers being generated for specific drawings.

Prosecutors had long suspected that Tommy Tipton, who was a justice of the peace in Texas until he abruptly resigned last year, was involved in the scam, given that he’d won a couple of lottery jackpots in Colorado and Oklahoma worth $1.2m. On each occasion, Tommy recruited a friend to claim the prize in exchange for a cut of the winnings.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “TransAct Technologies, Incorporated, designs, develops, manufactures and markets transaction-based printers and related products under the ITHACA and MAGNETEC and TRANSACT.COM brand names. The company focuses on five vertical markets: point-of-sale , gaming and lottery, financial services, kiosk and Internet.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “TransAct Technologies, Incorporated, designs, develops, manufactures and markets transaction-based printers and related products under the ITHACA and MAGNETEC and TRANSACT.COM brand names. The company focuses on five vertical markets: point-of-sale , gaming and lottery, financial services, kiosk and Internet.

Lottery scammer's brother facing criminal charges

The brother of a former Iowa lottery security official convicted of fixing a 2010 Hot Lotto drawing in an attempt to win millions is now facing an Iowa criminal charge of his own, online records show.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Investigation, Fraud, Arrest, Crime, Multi-State Game

Lottery scammer's brother facing criminal charges

The brother of a former Iowa lottery security official convicted of fixing a 2010 Hot Lotto drawing in an attempt to win millions is now facing an Iowa criminal charge of his own, online records show.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Law Enforcement, Computerized Drawings, Investigation, Fraud, Arrest, Crime, Multi-State Game