A Wanted Genius: He Won the Lottery 14 Times Without Breaking Any Laws, Yet He Is A Wanted Man

Published on 05/10/2020
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Lady Luck Smiles on Mandel

It was late one night in February, close to midnight, that Stefan, Alex and the rest of the crew watched the lottery draw with their hearts pumping. Suddenly, their worries were instantly turned to joy. Despite his fears, Mandel and his group cleaned the entire Virginia lottery out, winning every single attached prize, including the massive jackpot of twenty-seven million dollars. Unluckily for Stefan, however, his party would be interrupted by some very powerful uninvited guests.

Lady Luck Smiles On Mandel

Lady Luck Smiles On Mandel

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Rain on the Parade

As with the Australian lottery authorities, Mandel would end up inviting investigation and criticism from the Virginian lottery leadership. People simply do not like being “cheated” out of their lottery winnings! It was then Ken Thorson, the then director of the Virginia State Lottery, who would head a legal challenge to Mandel and his cronies’ monumental win. However, had Stefan Mandel actually broken any laws?

Rain On The Parade

Rain On The Parade

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