Mar. 11: 'The Hansen Files' investigates the lottery

The third in a series of investigations into how some lottery retailers actually end up with winning tickets bought by lotto players. Chris Hansen follows along with investigators as they try to turn in big winning tickets at lottery sales locations. But when some of those lottery clerks tell the undercover investigators those tickets aren’t winners at all, they have some explaining to do.

 

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I just watched this show, by mistake, and I must say, although I certainly don't support cheaters, I think baiting poor people with a 10,000 dollar lottery ticket is something I really don't want to see....or anything like this in the future. The fact that the lottery game is faulty and puts people in a position to be able to steal is something that maybe would have been more noteworthy.

How about baiting a wealthy person with some insider information? And....following the way they get out of going to jail.

I won't be making the mistake of watching Hansen again.

    Reply#1 - Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:13 PM EDT

    I am watching the show right now and I recognize the clerk from the San Francisco 7-Eleven, the clerk who stole the ticket and had his sister cash it. He used to work at a 7-Eleven in San Ramon/Dublin, CA on Alcosta Blvd. It makes me wonder why he left our store and headed to San Francisco. Hmm........

    He should be ashamed!!!!!

      Reply#2 - Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:23 AM EDT

      Regarding: Chris Hansen says-- here's a thought-- how 'bout mothers watch their own kids?

      Shocking idea, I know--

        Reply#3 - Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:12 AM EDT
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        Keep up the great work Chris Hansen! You investigative reporters rock!

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        Reply#4 - Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:09 AM EDT
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