A wager for the truth
published: Tuesday | January 24, 2006

THE EDITOR, Sir:

A FEW weeks ago, I was part of a heated argument in which I was trying to convince a number of persons that the results of the Supreme Ventures Lottery Game were determined entirely by chance and could not possibly be fixed or influenced beforehand by the company.

I could not persuade the other side, who then proceeded to bet me that in the weeks of the Supreme Venture public offer, the jackpot would exceed $75 million in order to give greater publicity to the offering.

I pointed out that even if this jackpot figure was indeed ex-ceeded, that in itself would in no way prove that the game was rigged.

However, I did take the bet, agreeing that, if I lost, I would (a) stand the cost of drinks for a certain period (b) write this letter to the press. I am, therefore, honouring my wager.

I am, etc.,

G. ROBINSON

3 Tellius Way

Kingston 8