Jeffrey S. Rosenthal

This paper describes the role simple statistical analysis played in exposing the Ontario lottery retailer scandal, which ended up becoming front-page news in Canada and leading to numerous consequences including legislative debate, the firing of two CEOs, several criminal charges, jail time, and payouts totaling more than $20 million. The story stands as a forceful testament to the importance and power of statistics.

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