Mass. Treasurer Cracks Down On Lottery Loophole

from National Public Radio

A Massachusetts lottery game called "Cash Win-fall" was easier to win than expected. A computer scientist, among others, discovered a loophole in the game that almost guaranteed a profit. Some people were making big bucks from the loophole, but the state's treasurer put the kibosh on the scheme.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 2, 2011