Jerry and Marge Go Large: 60 Minutes' original story on the Selbees' lottery loophole

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июн 2022
  • From 2019, Jon Wertheim’s report on Jerry and Marge Selbee, a retired Michigan couple who made $26 million using "basic arithmetic" to crack the code on certain lottery games
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  • @robertbragg9364
    @robertbragg9364 Год назад +3119

    I don't know them but I couldn't be more happy about them winning. They worked all their life and finally figured out how to beat the system and put some money in their pocket. Instead of being greedy they decided to share the wealth. Amazing story. Congratulations to them all.

  • @c.t.5255
    @c.t.5255 Год назад +468

    What I love about these two wonderful people is they didn't keep it to themselves they shared with others.

    • @richatlarge462
      @richatlarge462 Год назад +10

      Yeah, mostly their kids and grandkids. As it should be.

    • @leighkthemusicman
      @leighkthemusicman 7 месяцев назад +2

      i would to be honest

    • @cr8iveamboy775
      @cr8iveamboy775 3 месяца назад

      Yet.. 90% of others thought their investment group was nuts.. Btw, 18 million in losses but 26M in total wins! wow, doing some quick math.. If this couple personally made 8 million.. which is a 36 million spread divided among 25 investors.. then the avg of 4.2 million a year in returns equally for a 6 year period.. then their group averaged 168K per year in profits.. then rotated 220K as an annual investments for an avg of $388K in returns over this time frame!

    • @hunter.5625
      @hunter.5625 Месяц назад

      @@leighkthemusicmanI wouldn’t because if it got out and to many people knew they would fix the issue

    • @leighkthemusicman
      @leighkthemusicman Месяц назад

      @@hunter.5625 thats what i mean id keep it to myself nobodies getting my money

  • @eduel9832
    @eduel9832 Год назад +327

    Just watched the film. It really warms my heart how Jerry shared the idea to his people and helped the community.

    • @YORKEE
      @YORKEE 3 месяца назад +1

      Weird how the film shows Jerry retiring from a company, when it shows here that he had his own business.

    • @Mharve
      @Mharve 3 месяца назад +7

      ​@@YORKEE"based on a true story " means it's loosely based on reality not that everything in the movie actually happened . They have to make it entertaining and engaging

    • @YORKEE
      @YORKEE 3 месяца назад +1

      I Am aware of that, it even states it at the start of the film. Obviously, they have to change things to make it more entertaining, but, twisting the truth is not the way to go.

    • @Ladygaga4047
      @Ladygaga4047 Месяц назад

      Hi. What is the movie called

    • @jaybob-uh8hm
      @jaybob-uh8hm 27 дней назад

      ​@@Ladygaga4047 jerry and marge go large

  • @jshaw1068
    @jshaw1068 Год назад +83

    He included his loved ones, which means although his lotto loophole is over, he has the windfall of friendships for life ❤

  • @Grace2Hope
    @Grace2Hope Год назад +358

    This is not a complicated math computation! Jerry figured it out because he actually read the rules, which apparently few people do.

    • @EdDunkle
      @EdDunkle Год назад +9

      A little bit like how Michael Burry was the only person to read mortgage bond prospectuses

    • @marciawalden
      @marciawalden Год назад +10

      Yeah, including the folks who wrote the rules. You’d think they’d know better.

    • @marklar7551
      @marklar7551 Год назад +2

      "Am I the only one who gives a $#!+ about the rules?!?"

    • @fliarshypocritestothebones5698
      @fliarshypocritestothebones5698 Год назад +4

      Yep that's not complicated, like everything..that's why you are not a millionaire..

    • @RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio
      @RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio Год назад

      Did ypu read the rules❓🤔

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Год назад +1093

    The only thing I don’t like about the story is that I didn’t know them and wasn’t in on it 😏
    They earned it, well done !!!

  • @rizzodefrank
    @rizzodefrank Год назад +123

    Dozens and dozens of children all educated what an amazing story. No lambos, Tahiti trips, just Marge’s pot pie.

    • @manofiske3318
      @manofiske3318 Год назад

      Hopefully , the "dozens and dozens of children" concentrated on/majored in something of practical use as opposed to allowing themselves to be brainwashed by the monstrous cretins running and occupying most of this nation's 'Institutions of Higher Learning'.

  • @JM-sx9yk
    @JM-sx9yk Год назад +302

    Wonderful people, probably some of the most deserving people I've seen "winning" the lottery.

    • @NickyNicest
      @NickyNicest 9 месяцев назад +7

      Why’d you quote winning? They won fair and square.

    • @violentneighborhood
      @violentneighborhood 9 месяцев назад +4

      That's the benefit of a random drawing, there is no need to have the worth of your soul judged as to whether you are one of "the most deserving people".

    • @timson3489
      @timson3489 8 месяцев назад +2

      I agree, so many have won the lottery and selfishly blown it or made their lives more miserable than before winning. At least this family did some good with it.

    • @silencedogood711
      @silencedogood711 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@NickyNicestthey didn't mean it negatively they meant they knew they would win and it wasn't a gamble like most people play it. It was a sure thing.

  • @rubyedunn1910
    @rubyedunn1910 Год назад +296

    I just love Jerry and Marge's mindset and energy. They were just having fun... and making millions!

  • @englishrose4388
    @englishrose4388 Год назад +914

    Fascinating. He doesn't realize he's a genius at math. I love how they shared this with family, neighbors, and friends and how they used their money to better those around them.

    • @jumbo6498
      @jumbo6498 Год назад +26

      Maybe he's not a genius at math and just knows more than the dull reporter about what makes him not a genius.

    • @jonny-b4954
      @jonny-b4954 Год назад +42

      Sure he does. He said he's great at math and everyone in town mentioned it. May not be genius level but hella smart and fundamental understanding of it at the very least.

    • @SW-Lopez1980
      @SW-Lopez1980 Год назад +15

      Too bad more celebrities or wealthy people don't do that.

    • @kimy6069
      @kimy6069 Год назад +15

      @Stephanie 1985 yes, bringing everyone one up is definitely exponentially beneficial for all. Since we are all connected.

    • @blondecat666
      @blondecat666 Год назад +13

      Seriously? A genius? That is like third grade math.

  • @clehouser4
    @clehouser4 Год назад +33

    This is the nicest family. They have six kids. Marge was a housewife. Their kids and grandkids are all great people, and hard workers, too.

  • @mrsoshadabaadman
    @mrsoshadabaadman Год назад +49

    Damn this is genius. And him emphasising how simple it was is down playing the fact that no one else could see it but him.

    • @vampoftrance
      @vampoftrance Год назад +1

      It's not genius that's why I'm still confused

    • @generalwillwelsh7926
      @generalwillwelsh7926 Год назад +2

      @@vampoftrance its one of those hidden in plain sight things. It is basic math. But if you told a smart person you could scam the lottery no one would believe you.

  • @janefrost1856
    @janefrost1856 Год назад +548

    Good on them, they deserve every single penny. Hearing one of the players say that it paid for his children to go through school was wonderful. The Selbees were also very generous and didn't keep the " secret " for themselves but shared with others. Well done to all of them, I hope the Selbees go on to enjoy further adventures

    • @Titomjay
      @Titomjay Год назад +15

      Agreed. Usually when people are generous and selfless like the selbees, good things come.... God bless those two. 🙂

    • @tsambo4818
      @tsambo4818 Год назад +10

      God Bless you both- enjoy it all. Amen

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Hello hope you are staying safe?

    • @strnglhld
      @strnglhld Год назад +2

      @@morris.d5562 Beware guys… Morris is a scammer account.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад +2

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

  • @greengrowlocks566
    @greengrowlocks566 Год назад +693

    Such a great story. Really cool he shared his wealth with all his friends in a legal and legitimate way. It's amazing that people were taking advantage of this for 7 years!

    • @stevecarte9330
      @stevecarte9330 Год назад +33

      Yeah, wish I had friends like that. 😂

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 Год назад +30

      He didn't share his wealth with them, he shared his knowledge. He shared his wealth with family. Happy for them all.

    • @muddyhotdog4103
      @muddyhotdog4103 Год назад +11

      Well tbh, the more he got other people to throw into pot, the more money they all got to split. So it was in his interest to spread the wealth and knowledge, which is why he turned it into an investment firm.

    • @lamppole7896
      @lamppole7896 Год назад +9

      I hope Marge will market that chicken pot pie!!! 😋

    • @WA-qz2gx
      @WA-qz2gx Год назад +5

      He required to share as to increase his odds and winnings. Either way, well done for him

  • @shudoo8062
    @shudoo8062 Год назад +54

    The most incredible part of this story is the extraordinary amount of self- discipline, selflessness, and humility. The values that this couple has is something i truly wish more people had and instilled in their children

  • @IncredibleScience
    @IncredibleScience Год назад +27

    “That was satisfactory” 😂

  • @ryan49805
    @ryan49805 Год назад +335

    These two deserved every single penny and so did their friends. Most would have been too greedy to share with ANYONE. If anyone should be blamed it’s the games creators.

    • @penz6860
      @penz6860 Год назад +16

      It's nice to see good people benefitting & having a secure happy life.
      The lottery game creators didn't have math wiz's.

    • @billnerp
      @billnerp Год назад +6

      @@JustMe-po5sf I would call it a Feature and not a Bug :)

    • @toyajackson556
      @toyajackson556 Год назад +3

      They needed investors to maximize profits I think.

    • @debbiepowers4743
      @debbiepowers4743 Год назад +5

      Yeah, but blamed for what? It sounds like literally everyone was a winner. So where is the harm?

    • @icantcook9998
      @icantcook9998 Год назад +8

      It sickening how the states close these games down because they didn't like everyone making so much money even though they were making hundreds of millions of dollars instead of being happy for these people

  • @enriksouls6636
    @enriksouls6636 Год назад +186

    Hearing her say “we get a high off it” just melted my heart, they are so cute. Good people.

    • @chicarobertson4706
      @chicarobertson4706 Год назад +6

      Did you also notice that they were high school sweethearts. No multiple marriages...

    • @enriksouls6636
      @enriksouls6636 Год назад +2

      @@chicarobertson4706 A true relic in this day and age.

  • @davefordavefor
    @davefordavefor Год назад +25

    Wonderful. I just watched the movie, “Jerry and Marge Go Large” which was about this. I’m so glad to see that it really is a true story. Good for them. Well done.

  • @bicyclist2
    @bicyclist2 Год назад +81

    When I lived in Michigan and was young and new to the job market, I quickly learned, it's not what you know that matters, it's who you know that matters most. It's also a bit sad that more people didn't figure this out. I'm happy for this couple. Great story. Thanks.

    • @chicarobertson4706
      @chicarobertson4706 Год назад +3

      Meaning that is is good to have friends....

    • @cbjueueiwyru7472
      @cbjueueiwyru7472 Год назад +6

      In this case though... It literally was what you knew. (the statistical odds)

    • @NickyNicest
      @NickyNicest 9 месяцев назад +2

      Yep. I am where I am at in my career pretty much all based on who I know.

  • @counterflow5719
    @counterflow5719 Год назад +211

    He read the rules, he calculated the odds, and then played the odds. Very basic math percentages. He had the time and the insight to do so. Most of us are so harried by the day to day "rat race" that we are not really thinking as clear as we should in order to make good decisions and judgments. Congratulations to this lovely couple.

  • @lovingsamantha9443
    @lovingsamantha9443 Год назад +287

    This is what it looks like to be blessed in your old age. And the great thing is this couple spread their wealth with their family and community. If anyone deserved to win, it’s them.

    • @williamwwjd12345
      @williamwwjd12345 Год назад +2

      They're not Blessed if they have not accepted Jesus Christ

    • @piratepete4322
      @piratepete4322 Год назад

      @@williamwwjd12345 killjoy.

    • @sonja5191
      @sonja5191 Год назад +2

      @@williamwwjd12345 absolute rubbish

    • @williamwwjd12345
      @williamwwjd12345 Год назад

      @@sonja5191 I guess you'll find out at the end of your life Jesus is real

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад +1

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

  • @BamaTraveller
    @BamaTraveller Год назад +62

    I hope the person who sent the “tip” that started the investigation, ending it all, is miserable in their envy. Good for these folks!

    • @neilpatel3750
      @neilpatel3750 Год назад +5

      It doesn’t quite sound like the state shut the game down due to this family. It found no wrong doing, in fact found the lottery actually benefitted, but by the time they made that determination the game got replaced like many games get replaced to keep things fresh.

    • @davidquinn9676
      @davidquinn9676 Год назад +2

      @@neilpatel3750 The lottery did not benefit, that was a feel-good lie in the story. When you beat the house, the house loses.

    • @grondhero
      @grondhero Год назад +8

      @@davidquinn9676 That's not how state lotteries work. Someone could win every single time and the state still makes money. A specific amount, generally 25%, but can vary by state, of all sales goes to the state. That money is *_not_* counted as part of the lottery "winnings." Even when someone wins, about 40% of it will be taxed, with a large portion going back to the state. (Yes, the government double dips on taking taxes.)
      What you seem to be thinking of are casinos, but you're still incorrect. Casinos play the long game. Slot machines always favor the house, even those that promote 96% winnings/payback, because that means 4% is _always_ going to the house/casino. And the 96% are the rare, high-end (usually they are in the 80% range). At casinos, all games favor the house, with the exception of Blackjack. And that's where people who can count cards and know the statistics succeed. (Both of which are legal to do.)

    • @bradyhunsberger
      @bradyhunsberger Год назад +6

      @@davidquinn9676 not true. The state made money and so did these folks. The losers are all the other players who lost because they didn’t figure out the loophole like this guy did. He basically got rich off the losers, like everyone who plays the lottery does.

  • @jacobperez8921
    @jacobperez8921 Год назад +48

    What an amazing story for this couple. They loved what they did after retirement which is what matters and also made them big bank legally. The man is very smart for finding a loophole in their local lottery game. Everyone won here even the state which won 120M.

    • @davidquinn9676
      @davidquinn9676 Год назад

      Well no, the state lost. Whatever the teams won, on net, the states lost. Whole swaths of state employees should be fired and lose their pensions for this, if they were truly "public servants" rather than little kings and queens.

  • @Blaze5x5x5
    @Blaze5x5x5 Год назад +146

    My dudes got a giant brain. He obviously should be rewarded for putting all those braincells to use. 1000000% respect.

    • @theomz007
      @theomz007 Год назад +3

      To him it was just simple arithmetic

    • @sarahdeshay1394
      @sarahdeshay1394 Год назад

      @@theomz007 to anybody with a basic high school education it was simple math. He just noticed it and more importantly was in a financial position to and did indeed act.

  • @atteroljones6936
    @atteroljones6936 Год назад +268

    I have never experienced friendships like this couple, Jerry and Marge, has. They were a success long before the investing in the Cash Fall lotteries. I do hope the largess bestowed on the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren results in the same degree of sharing that the couple exhibited.

    • @magmasunburst9331
      @magmasunburst9331 Год назад +5

      We all have to create value in the lives of those around us like they did.

    • @walterwhite1
      @walterwhite1 Год назад +1

      They are amazing they helped my family become multimillionaires

  • @SuzyQT
    @SuzyQT Год назад +28

    What a great couple! Such nice, down-to-earth people…good for them! Can’t wait to watch the movie now.

  • @jexsmx6608
    @jexsmx6608 Год назад +16

    great story! what makes it even better is that they shared their strategy and winnings with family and trusted friends.
    like a crooked casino, the states just couldn't stand it when someone other than them was raking in all the cash - even when it was a relatively minor percentage of the total.

  • @Hambone571
    @Hambone571 Год назад +153

    This is a great story. This man did nothing wrong or illegal. He’s smart at math and figured out the odds. This is the same reason, similar people are banned from Vegas casinos (private businesses). Those good at math aren’t allowed to play there because they would lose money. All the, “State lottery” could do is, shut down, “this” version of lottery game. When the casinos win, OR the State wins, it’s ALL oKay…. BUT, when a person who is good at math and “plays the odds” it’s suddenly , NOT ALL OKAY…..Sad. But true.

    • @falcon127
      @falcon127 Год назад

      CORRECT! LOTTERIES ARE FOR TAXING THE PEOPLE FOR THE GAIN OF THE STATE! GAMBLING!

    • @ImportedFromSerbia
      @ImportedFromSerbia Год назад +4

      The lottery games designed by States are not there for regular people to win, and State to lose money. It is vice versa.

    • @umbertoflocco7866
      @umbertoflocco7866 Год назад

      @@ImportedFromSerbia it was originally started by the mob and when the government found out how much money they were making they outlawed it and changed the name to the State lottery.

    • @janetcampbell9286
      @janetcampbell9286 Год назад +2

      @@ImportedFromSerbia, That's what the states intend to happen but they underestimated the determination of Jerry with the master's degree in math & the MIT students.

    • @reggiebenson9172
      @reggiebenson9172 Год назад +6

      Couldn't agree more with your casino assessment. I never gamble at those places because I know they are dishonest enough to take it right out of my hands with some technicality.

  • @yasminvilla8481
    @yasminvilla8481 Год назад +95

    Crazy how the lottery company thought no one would catch up to their “secret”😂

  • @zk2939
    @zk2939 Год назад +13

    This just absolutely made me smile. Good for them.

  • @mitchellmichaelyork6329
    @mitchellmichaelyork6329 Год назад +8

    Absolutely wonderful. What a great story! God bless...
    It isn't often we open the computer, newspaper, whatever and have a smile come out of it. Thank you!
    ( And I love chicken pot pie!)!!!

  • @graceweber2822
    @graceweber2822 Год назад +30

    The math went over my head but I am glad for this couple.

    • @JasperJHNS
      @JasperJHNS 2 месяца назад

      its kinda crazy because that math is not even that much higher than basic math skills.

  • @bmiller949
    @bmiller949 Год назад +251

    What a heart warming story. I am so happy to all the winners.

  • @raqueltravis1040
    @raqueltravis1040 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yesterday Friday June 16th was my 53rd Birthday and I watched this movie today Saturday June 17th as one of my Birthday Gifts to myself.
    If you want to be on a High Vibration and on the SAME frequency as Jerry & Marge; watch this movie and then go play any Lottery Game just for fun at your Lottery Store in your town.
    I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I LOVE THIS MOVE! I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I wish the movie had been longer. God Bless the City and State of Evert Michigan. I celebrate all the people that were apart of GSIS investments. Thank You Jerry & Marge for making a MOVIE so the people like myself that is a Lottery Player can see what it feels like, when you are playing for fun and HELPING others.

  • @toxichammertoe8696
    @toxichammertoe8696 Год назад +9

    This guy got his friends and family involved sharing the wealth. Great guy

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 Год назад +110

    This is why I love America. Jerry could have sat on this and done well but decided to share his knowledge and help his family and friends. I just wish our government could figure out that every success shared makes us all better.

    • @penz6860
      @penz6860 Год назад +4

      Well said

    • @lesliea.7174
      @lesliea.7174 Год назад +1

      But they don’t instead of the 💰💵 circulating the top 🔝 one perc of the U.S hoarders the mula and or spend it over seas truly awful.

    • @davidhenson5876
      @davidhenson5876 Год назад +10

      …but should we have to depend on the lottery or someone’s generosity….in the wealthiest nation on Earth 🤔?

    • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
      @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 Год назад +7

      @@davidhenson5876 He did the best he could with what he had. Can't say say that for many multi millionaires now a days.

    • @lisaa5403
      @lisaa5403 Год назад +4

      The government did figure out and keep it to themselves

  • @jimthompson3422
    @jimthompson3422 Год назад +174

    I loved this story especially how generous they were in sharing their knowledge. A lot of people won in this including the state, so I wish they didn’t stop the game. Jerry was very observant and methodical by reading the rules of the game, understanding the odds of winning after the roll down and applying his basic math skills to determine his rate of return. While many say he was a genius, he is very humble besides generous in sharing saying it was applying basic math skills. He certainly was smart enough to figure out the so called loop hole and be able to apply his math skills in his head. While I understand the explanation of the roll down and could follow thee math presented I wish there was better explanation on the odds of winning calculations he did both from initial odds of winning five, then four then three numbers and how he was able to break down the returns so quick. For me it would have been helpful to have more visual breakdown of all the math that Jerry was able to do in his head. I like being able to follow it better and yet I think it is remarkable how he was able to quickly put it all together in his head and seize the opportunity he discovered. I love this story and this couple as well as how they handled themselves and helped their family and town, etc. Great story we need more stories like this Good honest. Hard working and law abiding people.

    • @mejae8829
      @mejae8829 Год назад +3

      Im with you. I need a visual of the math! 😀🙏🏻✌🏽

    • @catw6274
      @catw6274 Год назад +1

      Most people are good, honest, hardworking people.

    • @vikingkirk762
      @vikingkirk762 Год назад +1

      Yet in the movie. they were typical, whiny Boomers.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

    • @burneggroll
      @burneggroll Месяц назад

      It is called Combinatorial mathematics (aka; Combinatorics). It takes up about 3 pages of a high school Algebra book. The part I couldn't figure out, was how to get the tickets printed out (in a reasonable amount of time). Rather than print out a 1000 tickets, people got mad and made me leave the store.

  • @4TheMotorist
    @4TheMotorist Год назад +2

    What a feel good story for this old couple.
    Congrats to them. They made me smile.

  • @helenwatts8667
    @helenwatts8667 Год назад +5

    The best thing is that they shared with others, brilliant.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah , The story was great love it. How're you ? Friends and family are staying safe?

  • @vinista256
    @vinista256 Год назад +232

    Such a feel-good story. We need more of these!

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад +4

      Yeah I guess so. How're you? Wish you a day full of blessings

  • @janetcampbell9286
    @janetcampbell9286 Год назад +71

    I love this story about the fact that they were able to drive long distances, sort these tickets out for 10 hrs. at a time, etc. Jerry formed a business & brought his friends in on it. They shared the winnings with family, friends & remodeled their house. The state never saw a man with a master's degree in math & his wife coming! I love how they improved the lvies of everyone around them. They didn't harm anyone & certainly weren't greedy!

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад +2

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

  • @Explyzit1
    @Explyzit1 Год назад +4

    Dear Jerry and Marge:
    I'm up for adoption real soon.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah. Love the story it is a great story. How’re you? Hope friends and family are doing fine? Have a safe day

  • @2hard2knock
    @2hard2knock Год назад +1

    My heart melts when he chuckles 😃💯💞

  • @nadinesarabia8168
    @nadinesarabia8168 Год назад +69

    Growing up in Evart and going to the corner store. They absolutely deserve every penny they won fairly.

    • @slay2525
      @slay2525 Год назад

      I used to go through Evart to Luddington area to hunt and fish in the eighties, people were nice. I probably stopped in their store.

  • @portalomus
    @portalomus Год назад +76

    These people are amazing. I love how they shared the wealth. Also, this guy was so methodical, it's amazing. Smarter than the kids at MIT!

  • @factsoverfiction7826
    @factsoverfiction7826 Год назад +4

    Jerry & Marge *really* won the lottery when they met & married ... and so did their progeny & friends. What a team!

  • @cameronmccreary4758
    @cameronmccreary4758 Год назад +5

    State of California never had a "Roll down" Lotto. After this man explained what he did one can see why lotteries don't do this anymore. I have a mathematics degree and the ONLY lottery system I ever had was solving the algorithm placement of winning scratcher tickets when the lottery first came out in 1985. I would buy up 500 to 1000 scratchers then scratch off the areas where the winners were located then return the unscratched tickets to the store where I purchased them for a refund. Back then one could return unscratched tickets; can't now. Then I would redeem the winners at another store. It worked until the tickets were sold with the legal condition that once sold, gone for good from the store, whether one scratches them or not.

  • @Tulane_Gargoyle
    @Tulane_Gargoyle Год назад +30

    "Dumbfoundedly amazed" is a phrase I hope to be able to use in the future.

    • @jpmartinez6608
      @jpmartinez6608 Год назад

      But then you'd technically be dumb
      🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @DavidJohnson-hg1mz
    @DavidJohnson-hg1mz Год назад +32

    🤣a retired couple figured out the lottery, told their friends, and a bunch of grandchildren got their school paid for? MURCA!

  • @MrKarmapolice97
    @MrKarmapolice97 Год назад +12

    I wish I was this good at math! But I absolutely LOVED what they did with it when they created the corporation. They spread it around allowed other people to get in on it. They really are 2 special people! I liked the movie too, it’s on Hulu I believe.

  • @communityorganizer5645
    @communityorganizer5645 Год назад +1

    Gotta love this man and his answers to the interviewer. Sparkling of whom, he was awesome as well.

  • @tinadowling5109
    @tinadowling5109 Год назад +56

    The dumb part is the lottery commission "didn't know" how easy it was to win. They accused the winners of being the problem.

    • @TheloniousCube
      @TheloniousCube Год назад +9

      And when they started paying out more than expected (and only through one game) they didn't check for loopholes or do an analysis.

    • @noskpain2792
      @noskpain2792 Год назад +5

      They got mad they had a game to offer and it was beatable

    • @cappsginny699
      @cappsginny699 Год назад

      Noone ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American public...

    • @xrizbira
      @xrizbira Год назад +7

      Let's be real here, they don't care at that time even if they knew it because they're getting millions of sales. That tabloid story is the one that put the nail in coffin

    • @myway2653
      @myway2653 Год назад +2

      @@xrizbira …the snitchers.

  • @MTknitter22
    @MTknitter22 Год назад +50

    What a special couple, special American town and wonderful families. God bless them all !!

  • @JayBuff19
    @JayBuff19 Год назад +13

    Great story, nice to see someone doing something good for others by finding a loophole. The movie is quite enjoyable and really pushes that idea as well. Do good for others, less for yourself.

  • @maryelvis3172
    @maryelvis3172 Год назад +222

    If you are reading this, know that you are worthy of anything you desire. Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest.

    • @oliviajane269
      @oliviajane269 Год назад

      I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks......

    • @nyreggie
      @nyreggie Год назад

      That's awesome to hear. I invested 5k in Robin hood about a year ago and it steadily went down, now my portfolio is down $800. I don't know what to do and i am in between jobs.

    • @maryelvis3172
      @maryelvis3172 Год назад

      @@nyreggie That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* my coach, you may have come across him on interviews relating to bitcoin and stocks. He trades, manage trading account and offer mentorship program for clients who wish to become professional investors.

    • @nyreggie
      @nyreggie Год назад

      @@maryelvis3172 You allow people to trade for you? that's interesting, I would love to learn, hope it’s safe?

    • @susanhaynes679
      @susanhaynes679 Год назад

      Wow I can't believe you guys are discussing about Gary Mason Brooks , I once met him at a conference in California 2019, just before the pandemic. I can testify that he’s very good in trading..Highly recommended.

  • @janedoe247
    @janedoe247 Год назад +76

    I LOVE hearing stories like this!!! Good for them!!!

    • @tomkendall9993
      @tomkendall9993 Год назад +4

      I love this kind of stories also. From your comment i can tell you're a woman with a beautiful soul and kind heart Jane.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah love the story. How're you doing?

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

  • @alicehardy9094
    @alicehardy9094 Год назад +22

    WOW! I saw an ad for this. I didn't pay much attention, writing it off as a goofy story line for some improbable "feel good" movie. I'm SHOCKED to learn that it was actually TRUE! Kudos to them for figuring out the odds & to 60 Minutes for doing the story! So much more satisfying than a fictional "feel good" fictional movie.

  • @Name-qy9du
    @Name-qy9du Год назад +8

    Awe, I’m so happy for this adorable couple. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊 Me on the other hand…All these years I thought I knew basic arithmetic, only to watch this video and realize: I…DO…NOT.
    Oh, the horror!!!! 😩

  • @judymcpheron5955
    @judymcpheron5955 Год назад +5

    I love this story. These people are down to earth and grounded! Worked hard and honestly their whole lives and love family over material goods. Very intelligent to put education first. This story made my day and warmed my heart.
    God. Bless them all. ❤❤❤
    Now, please cover the college nerds and give us the scoop. Please don't leave anything out! Many thanks. 👏👏👏

    • @morrisd7135
      @morrisd7135 Год назад

      Love the story, it’s great. How’re you hope friend and family are fine?

  • @GoBlue1956
    @GoBlue1956 Год назад +66

    WOW!!! What a heartwarming story & they’re fellow Michiganders! All my respect to Jerry. He’s a mathematical genius. However, he’s so humble and just matter of fact.

  • @kimsherlock8969
    @kimsherlock8969 Год назад +79

    What a wonderful couple.
    Truly an American small town story of Math genius running the corner store.
    I hope the money brings them joy.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah hope so. The story was great love it. How're you Kim? Friends and family are staying safe?

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 Год назад +2

    Fantastic reporting on a fellow who paid attention during his math classes…
    Education pays off for those who use it!

  • @Asdeon
    @Asdeon 8 месяцев назад +2

    A wholesome story about beating the system.

  • @marymadelynevangelista9799
    @marymadelynevangelista9799 Год назад +44

    I just found this surfing on RUclips and it made me happy all over again. I remember this story from when it first aired on TV and, once again, it restores my faith in humanity. Thank you, I needed this. Congratulations to all the winners!

    • @mraycgz
      @mraycgz Год назад

      Have you seen the movie with Brian Cranston? It’s fantastic.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah I do need it also. How're you?

  • @jqbaker418
    @jqbaker418 Год назад +124

    State makes millions yet are the sorest of losers! I am always rooting for the underdog. What a wholesome story. Go Jerry and Marge!!! 👏

    • @davidquinn9676
      @davidquinn9676 Год назад +4

      State should be embarrassed and fire everyone associated with the lottery, with a college degree, who missed this. But nobody gets fired for incompetence in government. What a feel-good story!?

    • @sarahdeshay1394
      @sarahdeshay1394 Год назад +2

      The “underdog” was the hundreds of thousands of people who lost the money that they won as well as the (tax) money the state took out of the prize pools.

    • @manofiske3318
      @manofiske3318 Год назад +2

      'State makes millions' *off of the **_millions_** of dummies* that willingly...eagerly fork over their hard-earned(in most cases) money on an inherently and ultimately losing proposition.

    • @mitchyoung93
      @mitchyoung93 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@sarahdeshay1394 No one forced them to play the lottery. No one forced them to vote to allow the state to sponsor a lottery. No one forced the state to be so incompetent that they devised a game that could be 'beaten'.

    • @MadSceintist
      @MadSceintist 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@mitchyoung93
      Not so much beaten, just cracked to loosen the pools wall to leak a little. The state still "won" 120 million in profit, then taxed the winnings of 26 million enough that this couple only "won" after taxes 8 million...
      So it's not really incompetence, a couple someones figured out the numerical loophole and got just rewards

  • @georgejopanos763
    @georgejopanos763 10 месяцев назад

    Came here from the movie 👏👏👏 absolutely standing story im so inspired and happy to learn about them two.God bless them ,beautiful life

  • @longreach207
    @longreach207 Год назад +2

    God bless the old folks! 🇺🇲
    May peace of mind and warmth of human heart fill their lives forevermore.
    Thanks to 60Minutes for a piece of enriching journalism.

  • @missbee3618
    @missbee3618 Год назад +13

    ‘…. $26 million…’
    Jerry: ‘that was satisfactory’ 😂🤣

    • @kellyberry4173
      @kellyberry4173 Год назад +1

      😂🤣😅🤣🤣🤣😂

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      @@kellyberry4173 hi Yeah , The story was great love it. How're you ? Friends and family are staying safe?

  • @alwayshavestrengthjoy7450
    @alwayshavestrengthjoy7450 Год назад +39

    Wow, what store clerk was ringing up those tickets. It would have taken all day!

    • @mrdeebo313
      @mrdeebo313 Год назад

      I used to buy lottery tickets for my Aunt, I've seen people literally play hundreds of dollars in lottery numbers. And not just once in a while this happened almost every time I went.

  • @evashimamura4001
    @evashimamura4001 Год назад +1

    Great story! So happy for regular people to come out ahead.

  • @Moose-iz1uo
    @Moose-iz1uo Год назад

    Fantastic story. Truly a blessing for all of them.

  • @curtismckiernan6640
    @curtismckiernan6640 Год назад +12

    Give the IRS auditor a metal folding chair in the corner of a cold pole barn with 18 million lottery tickets. Nice.

  • @Scottallen8909
    @Scottallen8909 Год назад +27

    They did Nothing Wrong !! As a matter of fact the older couple was driving almost 1000 miles and then in a cheep motel room they sat for 10 per day going through the tickets. Good for them ✌🏼👍🏼😎

  • @notnowdude206
    @notnowdude206 Год назад +2

    Amazing story. Just watched the movie and I gotta say these are amazing people and couldn’t be happier for them.

  • @sngrytr1
    @sngrytr1 Год назад +5

    What an uplifting story. Good for them.👍🏻

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827 Год назад +36

    Very nice story. It’s good hear that there are still wholesome people out there .

  • @Truthseeker371
    @Truthseeker371 Год назад +92

    Congratulations. They deserve joy and respect. Great American story.

  • @mr.m.3333
    @mr.m.3333 Год назад +1

    Mr. Jerry was a blessing to so many. Thank God for him.

  • @5DNRG
    @5DNRG Год назад +3

    Absolutely LOVE to see this success happening to people who deserve it and having fun with it!

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah love it and want to keep hearing more of these. I hope you are doing great?

  • @iamthirdyt
    @iamthirdyt Год назад +148

    It’s not that amazing to do the math, it’s the fact that these people had the patience and diligence to read the lottery rules. I was actually at MIT when my dorm mates hired people at the dorm to sort the tickets at minimum wage 😂 good memories. I had no idea they were winning so much.

    • @prst99
      @prst99 Год назад +18

      I would have thought the MIT crew would have made a machine to sort the tickets. Haha

    • @Sarah-wt2zk
      @Sarah-wt2zk Год назад +1

      MIT and Harvard snobs. Typical

    • @xondeez757
      @xondeez757 Год назад +1

      @@prst99 yeah but it sounds like it was early 2000s. i dont think technology was that decent yet to make a machine that can scan numbers

  • @StreetSoldierUK
    @StreetSoldierUK Год назад +31

    Very genuine couple, to bring in all friends and family in.

  • @rabaham
    @rabaham 7 месяцев назад

    How humble are Jerry and March. May God bless their souls

  • @melissahannah587
    @melissahannah587 4 месяца назад +1

    These people are wonderful ❤ Love them . God has Blessed them both with a very fun bright future . Thank you God . Big beautiful family you need all you won . I pray each one knows just how treasured their parent and grandparent are . I hope they write a book or even a movie about their life . 🙏😊❤

  • @darlenehoward2340
    @darlenehoward2340 Год назад +104

    What an awesome story! My brain just can't comprehend any math that's more complicated than balancing my checkbook, so this story really impressed me. I wish I knew someone who could figure out a lottery loophole like that, cuz I'd definitely buy tickets!

    • @kingdingaling2469
      @kingdingaling2469 Год назад +9

      You & Me both Darlene

    • @vgrepairs
      @vgrepairs Год назад +5

      this is just about the easiest math I've ever heard. don't let the interviewers amazement mislead you.

    • @fantasy-music-shorts
      @fantasy-music-shorts Год назад +3

      @@vgrepairs
      What was a "roll down?" And why is/was that advantageous? 🤔

    • @vgrepairs
      @vgrepairs Год назад

      @@fantasy-music-shorts Dude it's spelled out in the video. You want a timestamp?

    • @vgrepairs
      @vgrepairs Год назад +3

      @@fantasy-music-shorts 2:40

  • @markchalled3976
    @markchalled3976 Год назад +21

    You save the losing tix because you can use that loss against the gain. What a great story that he let others in on the opportunity that he had figured out.

  • @Emma59039
    @Emma59039 2 месяца назад +90

    If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to build generational wealth and cultivate financial knowledge, you must be in the market......

    • @ridg3rs
      @ridg3rs 2 месяца назад

      I agree with you and I believe that Professionals are currently dominating the market since they have access to both the necessary strategy for making money in this industry.

    • @Florencecoxx
      @Florencecoxx 2 месяца назад

      That's awesome to hear. I invested 5k in Robin hood about a year ago and it steadily went down, now my portfolio is down to $800. I don't know what to do and i am in between jobs

    • @Emma59039
      @Emma59039 2 месяца назад

      Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances.

    • @Florencecoxx
      @Florencecoxx 2 месяца назад

      I’m Glad i stumbled on this. Please, if its not too much of a hassle for you, can you drop the details of the expertise that assisted you and how to get in touch with him.?

    • @Emma59039
      @Emma59039 2 месяца назад

      @@Florencecoxx I get guidance from *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* . Most likely, the internet should have his basic info..

  • @M3LO_Visuals
    @M3LO_Visuals Год назад +1

    With this coming out the system will change for sure. Thank you for sharing. You guys deserved every penny.

    • @davidquinn9676
      @davidquinn9676 Год назад +1

      Eventually they noticed after years of this. But they will probably make a new mistake, apparently they're all very dumb in the government, and they pay no penalty for it. I didn't hear of anyone getting fired.

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 Год назад +22

    Great story, keep these stories coming, we all need them! 👏💕🕊💋

  • @theofficialadhdteacher
    @theofficialadhdteacher Год назад +6

    I love how my dude is like, I don’t understand how no one else saw it.

  • @AutoMotoMechanic
    @AutoMotoMechanic Год назад

    Absolutely amazing. What a story 👌

  • @phukit5456
    @phukit5456 Год назад +1

    Something about people who live in the Midwest. Down to earth,hardworking, and giving.

  • @lazybeachbum9394
    @lazybeachbum9394 Год назад +14

    I'm assuming they didn't hit the jackpot once and still made $8 million after taxes. The state, the government and his team won. Win win. Bring the game back in all states. Why not.

  • @teresashortnacy9472
    @teresashortnacy9472 Год назад +26

    Based on everything it appears that everybody won: Jerry and Marge, their friends, their kids and grandkids, the states that they played the game in, and the colleges. Well done. 👍

    • @apga1998
      @apga1998 Год назад +2

      Actually, no. Most lost. A few people won......... again, again, and again.

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah, it’s a very great story and I love it. How’re you? Hope family and friends are doing great?

    • @prime8krish
      @prime8krish 8 месяцев назад

      You assume money magically appeared?

  • @johngalt5411
    @johngalt5411 Год назад +2

    If these "investigative reporters" spent a little time on government in stead of the average citizen I suspect our world would be in a much better place right now.

  • @phillipwombacher9635
    @phillipwombacher9635 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is the most midwest story I’ve ever seen

  • @kymberlypray6985
    @kymberlypray6985 Год назад +89

    Can’t wait to see the film starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening. _Jerry and Marge Go Large_

    • @tonygriffiths9907
      @tonygriffiths9907 Год назад +3

      Hello beautiful 👋 how are you doing today ?

    • @xjcrossx
      @xjcrossx Год назад +1

      Is that a real thing?!

    • @StevieCooper
      @StevieCooper Год назад +2

      @@xjcrossx /woosh

    • @kymberlypray6985
      @kymberlypray6985 Год назад +9

      @@xjcrossx Movie release is in one week - June 17, and also stars Michael McKean and Rainn Wilson. 🎬🍿

    • @xjcrossx
      @xjcrossx Год назад +2

      @@StevieCooper how is that a woosh?

  • @cassandrajackson8560
    @cassandrajackson8560 Год назад +15

    The Lottery didn’t see these 2 coming. Amazing! 😂🤣😂

    • @morris.d5562
      @morris.d5562 Год назад

      Yeah , The story was great love it. How're you ? Friends and family are staying safe?

  • @RhodeIslandDude
    @RhodeIslandDude Год назад +2

    I would like to see what happens when a customer returns something and asks for a new one.

  • @rppiii6737
    @rppiii6737 Год назад +1

    Boston Globe Spotlight team also blew the whistle on the Catholic Priest scandal, nice work!