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Hot Lotto Fraud Scandal Part 1

Season 1, Ep. 1016

Victor Varnado, KSN, kicks off the story of the Hot Lotto fraud scandal, detailing how a lottery security officer exploited the system. Rachel Teichman, LMSW, with Victor, together discuss the impact on lottery winners and trust in the system. Part 1 sets the stage for this gripping tale of greed and deceit.


Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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