Wisconsin couple each hit lottery - twice

Veelyn · Aug 22nd, 2008, 03:34 PM

Wish I had that much money

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman and her accountant husband who claims he's developed a formula for lottery picks have each claimed $350,000 jackpots — twice.
Verlyn and Judith Adamson claimed two $350,000 jackpots on Monday because each held a winning ticket in the state SuperCash drawing last Saturday. They didn't mention at the time that they also held two more of the winning tickets.
They claimed those jackpots Thursday. All four were purchased at different locations, but with the same numbers and for the same drawing. Their winnings now amount to $1.4 million, or about $955,000 after taxes.
The Adamsons left a voice message on their phone saying they wouldn't have any public comment and referring any questions to their lawyer Scott Thompson.
Verlyn Adamson said earlier in the week that he's a big fan of math puzzles. He claims he developed a formula for lottery picks, but his winnings have been small until now.
Thompson said the Adamsons are "exploring patent protection" for the equation.
But Steven Post, a mathematics professor at Edgewood College in Madison, wasn't buying it. He said there is no way to devise a strategy for finding the winning numbers in a game that uses randomly generated numbers to determine the winning combination.
The only strategy would be to "buy all the tickets," he said.

http://charter.net/news/read.php?rip...ARSDCCL2_UNEWS

brigadeiro · Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:16 PM

Ooh! I want that formula!

BagAngel · Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:39 PM

Anyone have his phone number, wouldn't mind a tip for the next lottery? LOL! Good for them!

leothelnss · Aug 23rd, 2008, 02:50 PM

"But Steven Post, a mathematics professor at Edgewood College in Madison, wasn't buying it. He said there is no way to devise a strategy for finding the winning numbers in a game that uses randomly generated numbers to determine the winning combination."

I think it's a little hard to argue that he didn't figure it out after 4 wins between him and his wife!!! It's crazy, but he must have done something right to win.
As an accountant, I think he needs a raise...

Junkenpo · Aug 23rd, 2008, 04:32 PM

i'll believe that the couple has a formula & is not just incredibly lucky when they hit the winners in a super lottery with winnings over $300M.

Until then, they're like those people who get struck by lightning...twice.

scarlett_2005 · Aug 23rd, 2008, 05:24 PM

How lucky!

lv-lover · Aug 23rd, 2008, 07:00 PM

Wow. I would be happy to just hit it once!

pollinilove · Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:36 PM

i wish i would win

addictedtopurses · Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:48 PM

Wow! However, I must admit that the reporters/paper saying that they won 4 times is a little misleading since what they really did was buy 4 tickets with the same numbers. Of course, all 4 tickets would be winners if the numbers came up.

ayla · Aug 24th, 2008, 01:14 AM

That's weird.. it'd be interesting to see what comes out of this !

Baby Boo · Aug 24th, 2008, 04:03 AM

i dont get it.. why buy 4 tikets with the same numvers? why not 1 ticket.. i mean if it all has the same numbers wouldnt it not make a difference anyway as the 4 tickets would have the prize money split is the same thing as only one itcket winning.. ( does that make sense?)

yellowtulip · Aug 24th, 2008, 04:05 PM

weird.

fatefullotus · Aug 25th, 2008, 01:06 PM

Mathematically, there is absolutely no way to predict winning numbers in a lottery.

The fact that this couple bought 4 tickets with the same numbers hints at something foul, assuming that they don't have a habit of buying multiple tickets with the same numbers for each drawing. I smell an investigation.

fatefullotus · Aug 25th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Boo

i dont get it.. why buy 4 tikets with the same numvers? why not 1 ticket.. i mean if it all has the same numbers wouldnt it not make a difference anyway as the 4 tickets would have the prize money split is the same thing as only one itcket winning.. ( does that make sense?)

My guess is that they thought many ppl will hit the same numbers. The jackpot is evenly divided amongst the winning tickets, not the # of winners. They're increasing their winnings by holding more winning lottery tickets.

tmc089 · Aug 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Why not meeee?!

Aug 22nd, 2008, 03:34 PM	#1
Veelyn ♥ Bill ♥ Location: The Zou!	Wisconsin couple each hit lottery - twice Wish I had that much money MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman and her accountant husband who claims he's developed a formula for lottery picks have each claimed $350,000 jackpots — twice. Verlyn and Judith Adamson claimed two $350,000 jackpots on Monday because each held a winning ticket in the state SuperCash drawing last Saturday. They didn't mention at the time that they also held two more of the winning tickets. They claimed those jackpots Thursday. All four were purchased at different locations, but with the same numbers and for the same drawing. Their winnings now amount to $1.4 million, or about $955,000 after taxes. The Adamsons left a voice message on their phone saying they wouldn't have any public comment and referring any questions to their lawyer Scott Thompson. Verlyn Adamson said earlier in the week that he's a big fan of math puzzles. He claims he developed a formula for lottery picks, but his winnings have been small until now. Thompson said the Adamsons are "exploring patent protection" for the equation. But Steven Post, a mathematics professor at Edgewood College in Madison, wasn't buying it. He said there is no way to devise a strategy for finding the winning numbers in a game that uses randomly generated numbers to determine the winning combination. The only strategy would be to "buy all the tickets," he said. http://charter.net/news/read.php?rip...ARSDCCL2_UNEWS __________________ ANIMAL CRUELTY IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE!! *PLEASE HELP GET JUSTICE FOR KARLEY!* *SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!* http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.html

Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:16 PM	#2
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Aug 23rd, 2008, 02:50 PM	#4
leothelnss Bad in a good way Location: Burtonsville, MD	"But Steven Post, a mathematics professor at Edgewood College in Madison, wasn't buying it. He said there is no way to devise a strategy for finding the winning numbers in a game that uses randomly generated numbers to determine the winning combination." I think it's a little hard to argue that he didn't figure it out after 4 wins between him and his wife!!! It's crazy, but he must have done something right to win. As an accountant, I think he needs a raise... __________________ myspace.com/leothelnss "It's cool to know nothin'" - Kaiser Chiefs

Aug 23rd, 2008, 04:32 PM	#5
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	i'll believe that the couple has a formula & is not just incredibly lucky when they hit the winners in a super lottery with winnings over $300M. Until then, they're like those people who get struck by lightning...twice. __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Aug 23rd, 2008, 05:24 PM	#6
scarlett_2005 Crazy 4 LV Location: USA	How lucky! __________________ I did it, I lost all my baby weight!

Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:39 PM	#3
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Anyone have his phone number, wouldn't mind a tip for the next lottery? LOL! Good for them!

Aug 23rd, 2008, 07:00 PM	#7
lv-lover Member	Wow. I would be happy to just hit it once! __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:36 PM	#8
pollinilove Member Location: nc 30 min from va border	i wish i would win

Aug 23rd, 2008, 09:48 PM	#9
addictedtopurses Stars Hollow	Wow! However, I must admit that the reporters/paper saying that they won 4 times is a little misleading since what they really did was buy 4 tickets with the same numbers. Of course, all 4 tickets would be winners if the numbers came up. __________________ Thankful for what I've got! Join us for the RM Old School Navy Nikki special order!!! http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ml#post8561894

Aug 24th, 2008, 01:14 AM	#10
ayla Sim Simma Location: Toronto, Ontario	That's weird.. it'd be interesting to see what comes out of this ! __________________

Aug 24th, 2008, 04:03 AM	#11
Baby Boo so in love Location: Home sweet home	i dont get it.. why buy 4 tikets with the same numvers? why not 1 ticket.. i mean if it all has the same numbers wouldnt it not make a difference anyway as the 4 tickets would have the prize money split is the same thing as only one itcket winning.. ( does that make sense?) __________________ http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ing-13547.html

Aug 25th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#13
fatefullotus Building a rainbow Location: New York, NY	Mathematically, there is absolutely no way to predict winning numbers in a lottery. The fact that this couple bought 4 tickets with the same numbers hints at something foul, assuming that they don't have a habit of buying multiple tickets with the same numbers for each drawing. I smell an investigation. __________________ My little time-passer project: UrbanGirlChronicles Take a peek at my shoes? (shoes on pages: 1, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26)

Aug 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#15
tmc089 Kiera Knightley? Location: Southeastern CT	Why not meeee?! __________________ Tricia "Love all, trust few, do wrong to no one."

Aug 24th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#12
yellowtulip memory	weird.