Lottery Corruption, U.S.A.

By Harold Rosen

Working on a consulting capacity with the government, Mr. Rosen obtained compelling evidence from many state lotteries that revealed suspicious patterns; and, it is the consistency over decades of this highly suspicious activity that encourages us to question the validity of the state run lotteries.

Lottery Corruption, U.S.A. is very unique as compared to any other book written about the lotteries. There’s more than enough significant data and information to convince the reader that our state lotteries are definitely being manipulated and controlled, illegally.

This book is enlightening, informative, educational, and entertaining so enjoy reading it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781665506670

Harold Rosen

Harold Rosen grew up in Brooklyn, New York and majored in Accounting at a State University of New York. He relocated to Florida and became a member with several law enforcement committees to contribute possible solutions to mitigate the problem of drug abuse and youth violence. He now resides in New Hampshire where he is very active with different initiatives: State Lottery Reforms, Drug Abuse Prevention, and Homelessness.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 September 11, 2001 and Civic Pride

Chapter 2 Post September 11, 2001 and the Political Agenda

Chapter 3 News Articles of Lottery Corruption, Fraud, Scandal, and Stories of Interest

Chapter 4 Obvious Patterns of Highly Questionable Lottery Results

Chapter 5 Mass Shootings and Patterns of Suspicious Lottery Results

Chapter 6 Mass Shootings at Churches and Bomb Threats at Synagogues

Chapter 7 History of the Lotteries

Chapter 8 Perspective on America

Chapter 9 Sweepstakes, Lottery and Prize Scams: A Better Business Bureau Study of How Winners Lose Millions Through an Evolving Fraud

References

CHAPTER 1

September 11, 2001 and Civic Pride

When the World Trade Center in New York City was attacked on September 11, 2001, people all over the world seemed so frightened and so afraid of what was going to become of the future, and of their lives. I felt a sense of immediacy then, a need to do something at least for my community. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed in his inaugural speech on January 20, 1961, "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." This was also my firm belief and it is that conviction that took precedence as to what course my life would take.

In the 1970’s I was living with my mother in the beautiful affluent community of Aventura, in south Florida. I moved there from Brooklyn, New York, with hopes of starting a new life. This palatial new environment of palm trees, sunshine, and beaches did brighten my life, but for just awhile. Just prior to making the transition to Florida my college friend died tragically which prompted my decision to leave Brooklyn. After about a year while adjusting to this new environment I suffered a setback. I was told of the tragic news that another friend from Brooklyn had died and I assumed it was from drugs.

I was still new to living in Florida and hadn’t established a lifestyle or even any social acquaintances. I resorted to going out to nightclubs and joining adult social groups at the Jewish Community Center. I felt out of place in that setting and soon began to isolate myself; binge eating and binge drinking alcohol. My health started deteriorating and my ability to function and to take care of myself was being compromised. Having a family that was dysfunctional was also very challenging for me, especially at that particular time.

Ten years later, then in my mid-thirties, I became motivated and joined a charitable organization called Meals on Wheels. A team of us volunteers would deliver hot meals to the indigent; individuals lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty and separation from their immediate family. To see the expression on some of these people’s faces was so sad: all alone in a dark motel room with a rancid odor and isolated from the outside world. This left a memorable impression with me that indoctrinated devotion in my life more towards humanity. I realized then that helping the needy was spiritually and socially rewarding, and it has inspired me towards a more admirable way of life.

Realizing the benefits of charitable work I thought of contributing more productively to my community. So, I began to keep a daily journal of environmental hazards in my neighborhood and of the surrounding areas. When I noticed a city violation I would call the appropriate agency or department. Then, either a field officer or an inspector would be assigned to the site. Maintaining the environment in Florida is crucial. Because of its vulnerability to lightning, brush fires, and drought, Florida residents should be more vigilant towards preventing fires. My efforts from my volunteer work were being rewarded by the noticeable differences in the communities:

1.  Local roads were being repaired

2.  Vacant lots with overgrown weeds and laden with trash were cleared

3.  Unsafe structures were investigated

4.  Speed limit on a highway was reduced to a safer limit

5.  Traffic and street signs were repaired or replaced

I learned that an average citizen, such as myself, can make a difference in the community, allow me to emphasize that statement. One bright Saturday morning I decided to go play basketball, so I drove just a couple of miles to the nearest playground. Upon arriving there was broken glass scattered all over the basketball court. I immediately went home to get a broom, dustpan, and trash bags to clean up the mess. After parking my car and getting out, I noticed bullets and firecrackers scattered all around by the entrance to the playground. I immediately cleaned the area and proceeded to check the playground. I walked over to the sandbox and decided to check under the sand. As I sifted through it carefully broken bottles of glass appeared. This was a disgrace! If something like this can happen here there’s the possibility that it could be occurring at other playgrounds, too.

I attended a town hall meeting to express my concern regarding the incident at the playground. I mentioned that a greater police presence is needed and furthermore, that substance abuse and alcohol abuse should not be tolerated at public places, especially where children play. After the meeting, I felt very proud of myself for I had accomplished what I set out to do: and that was to raise awareness of the citizens, to the police, and also to the elected officials. This prompted me to think of the idea of a Drug Abuse Task Force. Its Objective is to reduce the prevalence of substance abuse at public areas such as;

•  Public schools

•  Playgrounds

•  Parks

•  Beaches

The task force’s Goal would be to provide safer communities where families can work, children can play, and people can take pride in their communities. And, its Function is to patrol neighborhoods and observe suspicious activity such as;

•  Rave parties— are the focus of rave culture, a youth-oriented subculture that blends music, art and social ideals. Rave culture also entails the use of a range of illicit drugs

•  Abandoned houses or other unsafe structures—homeless people may use them for shelter and others may also frequent them to use drugs or to drink alcohol

•  Hydroponic labs, growing marijuana indoors--the method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.

•  Illegal drug activity—at parks, playgrounds, beaches, etc.

•  Suspicious individuals prowling near homes, businesses or private property that they might be trespassing.

In 2011-2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 30,200 structure fires per year in vacant properties. These fires resulted in an average of 60 civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries, and $710 million in direct property damage per year.

•  Half of vacant building fires were intentionally set compared to 10% of all structure fires.

•  Vacant building fires reached a high point in 2007 and 2008 and have declined since 2012.

•  An estimated average of 3,310 firefighters per year were injured at vacant building fires during 2011-2015.

https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-

tools/Building-and-Life-Safety/Vacant-Building-Fire

In order to have the Drug Abuse Task Force become a reality, participating with the Citizens Crime Watch group in my area would be beneficial. The group met at the local police station and discussed crime in the area and trends of criminal activity that might be emerging. My intention was to develop a rapport with the Community Police Officers, with hopes that they would incorporate the Drug AbuseTask Force into their public safety strategy.

Community policing, or Community-Oriented Policing (COP), is a strategy of policing that focuses on building ties and working closely with members of the communities. Community policing is, in essence, a collaboration between the police and the community that identifies and solves community problems. With the police no longer the sole guardians of law and order, all members of the community become active allies in the effort to enhance the safety and quality of neighborhoods. Community policing has far-reaching implications. The expanded outlook on crime control and prevention, the new emphasis on making community members active participants in the process of problem solving, and the patrol officers’ pivotal role in community policing require profound changes within the police organization. The neighborhood patrol officer, backed by the police organization, helps community members mobilize support and resources to solve problems and enhance their quality of life. Community members voice their concerns, contribute advice, and take action to address these concerns. Creating a constructive partnership will require the energy, creativity, understanding, and patience of all involved.

For more information about Community Policing please refer to the URL provided:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_policing

The Impact of Crime in the Community-

Impedes Community Collaboration and Trust- Any action that impeded public safety is going to impact the trust present throughout the community. Specifically the trust people have that regarding the things in the community that are supposed to protect them. This could include community leadership and practices, public services like law enforcement, and even trust shared amongst peers. When there is a lack of trust in a community, its ability to collaborate is impeded. People don’t necessarily want to work with someone that they don’t trust, and the outcome of their collaboration can be impacted.

Generates Stress-People worry about their safety, the safety of their loved ones, all the time. It’s a fairly normal part of life, but it can be problematic when increases in crime cause a person to worry all the time. Safety threats can be especially worrisome and stressful, more so when they hit close to home. Prolonged stress can cause health issues and disrupt a person’s life, regardless of what the source is. When something like crime rates cause stress throughout a community, those effects are amplified and can impact the functionality of the community.

Economic Costs-Crime is expensive and can put a lot of added strain on the local economy. It places a huge financial burden on communities to prevent, combat, and clean-up the aftermath of criminal activity.

These are things that occupy a pretty significant portion of budgets in communities across the country. There’s an entire market dedicated to crime prevention and security alone, which has its own economic implications in society. Economic facets like tourism and business can be especially impacted by crime, as productivity and sales can drop in areas associated with criminal activity.⁹ This doesn’t even necessarily count the personal and non-monetary costs crime has on a community, like pain and suffering.

https://www.universalclass.com/articles/business/the-impact-of-crime-on-community-development.htm

Criminal activity is a fact of life in our society. I believe it should be approached as a social problem and not just a law enforcement issue. Members of the community should collaborate and work towards common goals where everyone benefits.

The need for additional funding to support programs that improve the quality of life on a local level is part of the solution. State run lottery programs are a reliable source of revenue and can be considered a possible source for funding such programs for:

1-  Drug Prevention and Education

2-  Drug Treatment

3-  Recovery

4-  Beautification Projects

5-  Crime Prevention

It is the local leaders of the community, the elected officials, the local police department, the business sector, religious groups, and concerned individuals that have the opportunity to influence the situation; but if they’re passive and not proactive towards improving conditions in their community situations tend to get worse.

The revival of lotteries began in New Hampshire in 1964 with its establishment of a state lottery. Inspired by New Hampshire’s positive experience, New York followed in 1966. New Jersey introduced its lottery in 1970, and was followed by 10 other states by 1975.

In 1980, there was a scandal involving the Pennsylvania State Lottery. It was a plot to rig the Daily Number, a three-digit game the lottery offers. It was then aptly referred to as the ‘Triple Six Fix.’ All of the balls except the ‘4’ and ‘6’ were weighted, meaning that the drawing was almost sure to be a combination of only 4’s and 6’s. The scheme was successful in that ‘6-6-6’, an expected result, was drawn on April 24, 1980. However, the unusual betting pattern alerted authorities to the matter. The chief conspirators were sent to prison and most of the fraudulent winnings were never paid out.

Knowing there was illegal wrongdoing already involved in one state lottery, the potentiality of other states exploiting this new revenue source was, and still is, cause for concern. James Q. Wilson is the author and co-author of fourteen books and many writings on morality and human character. He has also served on a number of national commissions: The White House Task Force on Crime, the