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Sydney Sweeney's latest, mildly provocative ad for American Eagle has prompted a tidal wave of complaints that the campaign is racist for flaunting not just jeans but her (white) genes. Meanwhile, terminally online feminists open another front in their social war, this time against “mankeeping,” a new euphemism for...being nice to men. This week Matthew Peterson joins the guys to discuss the Left's loosened grip on culture and young men, the payoff of the Trump tariffs against pessimistic “expert” predictions, and to media recommendations! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What’s Up with Justin Timberlake? Man Finds Secret Room in His House. Morons in the News. Lamar Loves the Lottery. Ozzy’s Funeral. Everyone Needs a Laugh. Talkback Callers. Boy Bit by Cobra. Can You Believe This? Near Death Experience. From the Vault.
"Anything with a British accent is sophisticated?" Dan was born the day before Curtis Pride. Which would be the hardest sports to play deaf? Why didn't Luka go #1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We kick off the final week of July 2025, with some news covering the latest attempts by President Trump to end the Russia/Ukraine war, aggressive movement on the reinvigorated Russia Scam/Crossfire Hurricane front, and even a circulating bit of info about the time that Jeffery Epstein's Zoro Trust claimed a winning powerball lottery ticket...which will make for a good topic on Rigged Things in society. The Monday Night Show is brought to you by VERSO: buy.ver.so/frankly Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic Promo code FRANKLY: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Read July Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/y4yvuxff Elevation Blend Coffee & Official QF Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF Apparel: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! Quite Frankly 222 Purchase Street, #105 Rye, NY, 10580 Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK Leave a Voice Mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/QuiteFrankly Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/KCdh92Fn GUILDED Chat: https://tinyurl.com/kzrk6nxa Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Truth: https://tinyurl.com/5n8x9s6f GETTR: https://tinyurl.com/2fprkyn4 MINDS: https://tinyurl.com/4p84d3cx Gab: https://tinyurl.com/mr42m2au Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 BitChute: https://tinyurl.com/46dfca5c Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Kick: https://kick.com/quitefranklytv Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: https://tinyurl.com/yc44m474
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 29, 2025 is: quibble KWIB-ul verb To quibble is to argue or complain about small, unimportant things. Quibble can also mean "to evade the point of an argument by making trivial or frivolous objections." // Why are you quibbling over such a small amount of money? // People ignored the main point of the speech and quibbled about its length. See the entry > Examples: "In 'Louisa, Please Come Home,' one of Jackson's most deeply affecting stories, a girl on the cusp of womanhood runs away from home and disappears into a new life in a new city, where she finds a room in a boarding house and a job in a stationery store. Jackson's agent, who judged it 'a powerful and brilliant horror story,' quibbled with her decision to leave the character's motive unexplained, but it's clear that Louisa doesn't need a reason to run away. She wants simply to disappear …" — Ruth Franklin, introduction to The Lottery and Other Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson, 2025 Did you know? There's not much to quibble about when it comes to the origins of the verb quibble: it followed the noun quibble, meaning "an evasion of or shift from the point" and "a minor objection or criticism," into the language in the mid-17th century. That word is likely a diminutive of a now-obsolete noun quib, also referring to an evasion of or shift from the point. Quib, in turn, likely comes from a form of Latin qui, meaning "who," that is also a distant relation of our word who.
There's convicted felons selling meat out of a truck near me. I won big at the lottery. And, it's too hot to yield for pedestrians. Enjoy.New episodes are released every Tuesday. If you want to interact with the show, we have a voice mailbox. Call 818-336-1146 and leave feedback, or just complain, and maybe I'll use it in a future broadcast.https://www.icancomplain.comTEXT THE RAINWATER HOTLINE
Amidst a bunch of fun new summer scratch-off games, there's still time to cash in on the baseball season. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and big summer winners with Nestor, The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and summer winners with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
Think striking it rich will solve your problems? In this can’t-miss episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the crew reveal the wild risks of sudden wealth—like lottery wins and surprise inheritances—and how tax traps can quickly turn a fortune into a fiasco. Tune in to learn the secrets of managing your money, mastering dual residency, and building a retirement plan sturdy enough to handle any jackpot life throws your way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Hanks of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries joins Dave to talk about the lottery process.
Our Fear Of Missing Out report covers how the Biden FBI spied on a priest. We all knew how bad Biden's Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was, but it was worse. The Druze and Christians are being killed in Syria, but now there is someone who is helping. A couple of heavy weights died this week and they may not be in the same place now. We end this week with how one mans mistake earned him double the lottery winnings.
This is a link post. Tl;dr: In this post, I introduce a concept I call surface area for serendipity — the informal, behind-the-scenes work that makes it easier for others to notice, trust, and collaborate with you. In a job market where some EA and animal advocacy roles attract over 1,300 applicants, relying on traditional applications alone is unlikely to land you a role. This post offers a tactical roadmap to the hidden layer of hiring: small, often unpaid but high-leverage actions that build visibility and trust before a job ever opens. The general principle is simple: show up consistently where your future collaborators or employers hang out — and let your strengths be visible. Done well, this increases your chances of being invited, remembered, or hired — long before you ever apply. Acknowledgements: Thanks to Kevin Xia for your valuable feedback and suggestions, and Toby Tremlett for offering general [...] ---Outline:(00:15) Tl;dr:(01:19) Why I Wrote This(02:30) When Applying Feels Like a Lottery(04:14) What Surface Area for Serendipity Means(07:21) What It Looks Like (with Examples)(09:02) Case Study: Kevin's Path to Becoming Hive's Managing Director(10:27) Common Pitfalls to Avoid(12:00) Share Your JourneyThe original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: July 1st, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/5iqTPsrGtz8EYi9r9/how-unofficial-work-gets-you-hired-building-your-surface Linkpost URL:https://notingthemargin.substack.com/p/how-unofficial-work-gets-you-hired --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.
Everything you've been taught about manifestation timing is designed to keep you waiting for abundance that could arrive as quickly as your next heartbeat. Right now, as you listen to these words, millions of dollars are moving across digital networks at the speed of light. Fortunes change hands in milliseconds on trading floors around the world. Lottery winners transform their entire financial reality in the time it takes to check a ticket. Yet somehow, when it comes to your personal abundance, you've been conditioned to believe that change must be slow, gradual, and earned through struggle over time. This conditioning represents one of the most destructive myths ever embedded in human consciousness. The belief that financial transformation requires time creates artificial barriers between you and abundance that already exists in infinite supply. Every moment you spend waiting for your financial situation to improve slowly is a moment you're delaying access to wealth that could flow to you immediately. The universe operates according to quantum principles, not the linear time constraints that govern mechanical processes. In quantum reality, all possibilities exist simultaneously as potential states waiting to be collapsed into experience through conscious observation and intention. Your financially abundant life isn't something you need to build piece by piece over months or years - it already exists as a complete reality configuration in the quantum field of infinite possibilities.
What started with one dad's daily detour to the bodega became the spark for something bigger. Jackpocket's founder, Pete Sullivan, launched Jackpocket in 2013, digitalizing the lottery experience and creating a highly successful product. Fast-forward more than a decade, and Jackpocket customers can safely and securely order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, state lottery draw games, and scratch—off games from their phones. DraftKings acquired Jackpocket in May 2024. This acquisition opened up a new product category for DraftKings within a large and rapidly growing lottery courier vertical. Not only was this a fantastic business opportunity, but we also welcomed many talented new teammates from across the U.S. https://careers.draftkings.com/jobs/
In this episode of iGaming Daily, hosts Fernando Noodt is joined by Elisa Marcante, Ana Maria Menezes & Damian Martinez, dive deep into the evolving iGaming landscape in Latin America, with a sharp focus on Brazil's regulatory developments. Sponsored by Optimove, the conversation opens with an analysis of the proposed increase in Brazil's Gross Gaming Revenue tax rate from 12% to 18%, a change that has triggered widespread concern across the industry. The team unpack how these proposed tax hikes could threaten the stability of Brazil's newly regulated market, just six months after its launch, and potentially cost the government billions in lost revenues and licensing fees, according to projections from the National Association of Games and Lotteries.Additionally, listeners will learn about the Brazilian government's broader regulatory efforts, which aims to introduce the National Betting System to standardise operations, protect consumers, and promote responsible gaming practices nationwide.Beyond Brazil, the podcast offers a regional roundup of key iGaming updates across Latin America. In Uruguay, lawmakers are pushing to restrict casino operations to mitigate gambling addiction, while in Peru, President Dina Boluarte's recent veto of a bill altering the tax regime for online sportsbooks has sparked fresh debate. The hosts explain how this decision preserves the current Selective Consumption Tax framework and reinforces regulatory authority over foreign operators.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Elisa Marcante, Ana Maria Menezes & Damian Martinez Producer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross
Ukraine's president wants peace talks with Russia to restart next week. House Democrats are considering redrawing congressional maps in certain states before the midterms. First it was eggs, now it's beef prices that are soaring. A notorious drug kingpin from South America has been extradited to the US. Plus, a Massachusetts man became a millionaire twice in one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crime and Science Fiction on a Monday First a look at the events of the dayThen, Wanted, originally broadcast July 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Man Everybody Liked. The story of Philip Feranda, who on May 14, 1949 was murdered in Cleveland. Shortly after this broadcast, Feranda's killer was recognized and captured. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 21, 1937, 88 years ago, The Alibi. A dangerous hold-up man is wanted. He has held up a streetcar motorman.Then, The Big Story, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lottery Racket. The big story of Keeler McCartney of the Atlanta Constitution, who attempts to clean up a lottery racket and nearly gets killed for his efforts. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 21, 1957, 68 years ago, The Green Hills of Earth. The beautiful Robert Heinlein science fiction story about Reisling, the blind poet of the spaceways. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 21, 1942, 83 years ago, The Baby Will Draw the Name. The baby is to pick his own name in a drawing. Lum tries to fix the odds in favor of "Little Lum." Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
On another hilarious and splendiferous episode of No Need for Apologies, we've got comedian, writer and Roast Battle OG Mike Lawrence in the turtle lair! From TMNT toy nostalgia to Love Island trauma, nothing is off limits. Dave and Derek dive into wild stories about interracial childhoods, parenting Black kids, Vegas casinos, and the brutal world of comedy roasts. Mike breaks down writing for Love Island and why stand-up has turned into a marketing game. Oh! Don't miss another classic NNFA game at the end
This hour, Don Dubuc talks about Louisiana accepting applications for a black bear permit lottery, the controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project proposed for Lake Maurepas, and gives an update on the LDWF Waterfowl Hunter's survey. Then, Don gets field reports from Robbie Campo, Campo's Marina, and Daryl Carpenter, Reel Screamers Guide Service.
280 Tuvalu citizens will be granted permanent residency each year as part of a landmark pact with Australia. But for some, the offer is bitter-sweet, as their island-home disappears.
Do you have a knack for art? The Maryland Lottery is offering a rare opportunity to put your Maryland-inspired drawing onto the next scratch-off promotion. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the story behind the story and talks Home Run Riches for the second half of baseball season. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses some artful plans for state pride scratch-offs and competition first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting people to recycle isn't always easy. The bottled beverages we buy at the supermarket often require a small deposit that we can get back by recycling the bottle, but often, we just don't. Researchers from the University of British Columbia tested the idea of giving people returning bottles a small chance of winning a […]
On today's solo episode we have a casual fan interaction and questionnaire to start things but then we get into the REAL REAL, and I'm talking R E A L with it. I don't even want to spoil it. I barely want to put the names down but I feel I'd be doing a disservice to everyone if I didn't source my shit so if they loved something they know what it is and its title and author. FUCK. What a dilemma. When I talked to Barbara Manatee, I knew we'd have a good time, but I didn't know I'd have such a HARD time after(eyyo). Nah, credit where credit is due, if this solo episode is going to go down in history on Lotsa Pasta for going hard, I want to make sure I'm doing it right. Here's the stories we're reading today, some of the best of the best, the cream of the crop. Let's do this. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe (1:08:04)The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (1:25:55)Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? By Joyce Carol Oates (1:52:58)I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison (2:40:23)Support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LOTSA_PASTAAND KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/lotsa_pastaMERCH: www.redbubble.com/people/elcapitanmuerte/portfolioYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoqIN-fkfdlmGEjWujypxwSOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lotsa-pasta/(But also available on all major platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google, Amazon, etc!)FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LPCaptainDeathFOLLOW ON REDDIT: www.reddit.com/r/LotsaPasta/Featuring wonderful ambient music from our fam in Sweden: CryoChamber, givin' us all the ooky-spooky tunage. Follow: @cryo-chamberThank you!“Astral Alley“ is not my song. I do not claim ownership. Credit and All rights are reserved by the owners.
Will Petersen and James Merilatt open the second hour revealing #5 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before they pick out Courtland Sutton’s place amongst his NFL peers. They debate how to handle Courtland Sutton’s looming contract extension, would they extend him at all? They get to #4 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before they preview which new Bronco they’re looking forward to seeing in training camp the most. What’s Trending? PS2 claims his rightful place in the CB hierarchy, the Avs have some revenge games, and ESPN The Ocho returns.
Will Petersen and James Merilatt without Mark Schlereth kick off the fourth hour revealing #2 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery before James presents his dream scenario for Sean Payton and the Broncos. Will and James sub in for this week’s Trivia Challenge with The Drive, can they steal a win from the guys in the afternoon? The guys get a huge update on the 2nd round holdout situation that could lay the framework for RJ Harvey. Will and Jake finish today’s show rounding out the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery.
Will Petersen and James Merilatt without Mark Schlereth enter the third hour with #3 on the Daily Top 5: Things They Would Do If They Won the Lottery. They debate who’s the best mascot in Denver sports before they discuss the next domino to fall in the NFL league-wide 2nd round holdout situation. Chicken Little James Merilatt present one of the most optimistic scenarios the Broncos could see in this upcoming season, he thinks we could see the return of Broncomania within the first 5 weeks of the season. Will and James finish the third hour with a question: would you rather have David Adelman or Michael Malone coach the Nuggets this season?
How your health improves as you get older. Put a pickle in your beer. Entertainment news. Bryan Councilwoman Marca Ewers-Shurtleff. Bryan Animal Center update. ESPYs recap. Lottery winner. Would you give up love for $1 million?
Confusing AI at Taco Bell. Emoji Day! Double meaning emojis. Manners. We want a mean boss. Family adopts late dog's father. Sony's new headsets coming to the NFL sidelines. Sean has a chance at Savannah Banana tickets! Jokes with Sean. How your health improves as you get older. Put a pickle in your beer. Entertainment news. ESPYs recap. Lottery winner. Would you give up love for $1 million?
What if a dream gave you the winning numbers? That's exactly what happened to Yentl, a psychic medium and entrepreneur who dreamed the numbers 4-2-0-0 — then won thousands in the Daily 4 lottery. In this short testimonial, she shares how spiritual guidance, manifestation, and consistency helped turn her dream into reality.
In Parshas Pinchas, Rashi (Bamidbar 26:54) tells us that after dividing the land of Israel based upon size of the shevatim AND after the lottery confirmed this division, the lottery itself yelled out which shevet got which piece of land. Why was this massive miracle necessary?
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Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! paypal.me/LibroTobias ko-fi.com/asier24969 "Charles" es un cuento de Shirley Jackson , publicado por primera vez en Mademoiselle en julio de 1948. Posteriormente se incluyó en su colección de 1949 , The Lottery and Other Stories , y en su novela de 1953 , Life Among the Savages . La interpretación más común de "Charles" es que Laurie es Charles y simplemente creó el personaje para explicar por qué se quedaba hasta tarde después de la escuela. Sin embargo, la madre es incapaz de reconocer el mal comportamiento de su propio hijo. Canciones: • “Hullabaloo Belay” de Richard Dyer Bennet • “Procession of the Sardar” de Mikhail Mikhailovich Ippolitov-Ivanov Narración, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano) Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
July 4th: A day when America celebrates its victorious freedom from a rich aristocracy by spending a ton on explosives, scaring the pets and giving lil birds like me a reason to crush 100mg. The day after, however, we're talking about the lottery. Which I think is some deep deep irony. RHYMES! THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 07/05/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: Chuck Cooperstein Joins the Show; Wings, Lottery; Below the Belt: Numbers 6-10 of Jeremy Fowler's Best QBs in the NFL full 2329 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:33:59 +0000 w29JXkyiuev2eH5xAoBqclgznnkZGuzm sports Shan and RJ sports Hour 3: Chuck Cooperstein Joins the Show; Wings, Lottery; Below the Belt: Numbers 6-10 of Jeremy Fowler's Best QBs in the NFL 105.3 The Fan 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Fal
PINCHUSThe saying goes “Life is what happens to us while we're busy making other plans.”Reality presents us with challenging situations that tear us between the life we want and the life we receive.We find ourselves in a dispute with Divine Providence over what could have been different.However, life becomes joyful when we manage to ride the wave and accept what is happening— when we let go of what we wanted and go with what we've been given.The secret to happiness lies in the ability to understand that the main decisions are made by destiny.They are determined in a way that is beyond human understanding, and therefore it is impossible to judge life using our own sense of logic or reason.To understand this deeply, we want to explore an important question: Why was the division of the land of Israel done by lottery?After all, the decision was backed by the Urim and Thummim—wasn't that enough?Especially since a lottery often suggests weakness or a lack of ability to decide. Lotteries are used in democratic systems where every vote counts, and no single authority can arbitrarily decide.But a king, who is the sole voice, does not hold lotteries or consultations—he gives commands.So where is the honor of the Holy One, Blessed be He, who seemingly needed to convince through a lottery?
This episode of Stocks to Watch takes a closer look at the major rebranding of Lottery.com into Sports Entertainment Gaming Global (NASDAQ: SEGG). President and CEO Matthew McGahan discusses this shift and their recent strategic acquisitions of Galaxy Racer (GXR) and Concerts.com. Newly appointed CEO of Sports.com Media, Tim Scoffham, shares insights on his new role, why he joined the team, and what to expect from the rollout of the Super App—designed to deliver a more localized digital experience for sports fans worldwide.Tune in for a closer look at how they're shaping the future of digital sports, entertainment, and fan engagement.Learn more about Lottery.com: https://www.lottery.comInvestor website: https://ir.lottery.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/H4RLu-lHtI8And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1
“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” - Proverbs 28:20Powerball jackpots and scratch-off tickets might seem like a shortcut to financial freedom, but should Christians be buying in? Dr. David W. Jones returns to our financial ethics series today to help us think biblically about the lottery and whether it aligns with a life of faithful stewardship.Dr. David W. Jones is Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Financial Ethics and is the author of Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians.Quick Wealth vs. Steady StewardshipProverbs 13:11 warns, “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Hebrews 13:5 exhorts believers to “keep your life free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” These passages highlight the value of work, patience, and contentment—virtues that stand in direct contrast to the quick-fix allure of lottery winnings.The lottery promises flourishing without labor, but God's design in Genesis 1 calls us to be co-creators with Him—to work, to produce, and to flourish through effort. Skipping that process isn't just unwise—it violates God's design for human flourishing.Is playing the lottery merely harmless entertainment? We should pay close attention to what our financial decisions reveal: Jesus taught, ‘Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also' (Matt. 6:21). If someone regularly spends money on lottery tickets, it could point to deeper issues—discontentment, greed, or misplaced hope.Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 23:7, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Our actions—including how we spend—are often the most honest indicators of our spiritual condition.Entertainment or Exploitation?While scratching a ticket at a birthday party may seem harmless, there's a big difference between a one-time event and a habitual lifestyle of gambling. And even if the act is permissible, that doesn't make it wise (1 Cor. 10:23).We must also consider the industry behind the lottery. It preys upon the poor. Statistics show that the lowest-income Americans buy more than half of all lottery tickets, with some spending up to 6% of their income. In many ways, it functions like a regressive tax, taking from those who can least afford it.Some believers wonder whether it's ethical to accept scholarships or grants funded by state lotteries. Of course, there's room for Christian liberty here. Some will choose to opt-out due to conscience. Others will recognize we live in a fallen world and may receive such benefits without directly participating in the system. Either way, we should be aware of what we're engaging with and remain open before the Lord.A Better Way to FlourishIf you're feeling convicted, confess it to the Lord. ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us' (1 John 1:9). And as with any area of struggle, don't walk alone. Seek accountability and encouragement through your local church.Ultimately, the Christian life invites us to a different kind of richness—one rooted not in luck or chance but in trust and obedience. As Ecclesiastes 3:13 says, “Everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man.”For more biblical insight on wealth and stewardship, pick up Dr. David W. Jones's book Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians, available wherever books are sold.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Around this time last year, I had several credit cards with balances ranging from $5,000 to $6,000 each. I stopped paying on the top three and am still making payments on one. I'm not sure what steps to take next.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians by Dr. David W. JonesWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
Iowa Lottery Fraud Which Led to Arrests and a Book. The story sounds like something out of a true crime documentary or Hollywood Crime Drama: cyber crime, deception, a mysterious offshore trust, and even Bigfoot hunting. But this wasn't fiction, it was real life in Iowa. And it led to one of the most shocking lottery fraud cases in U.S. history, resulting in arrests, a best-selling book, international news headlines, and millions in stolen winnings. The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. At the center of the storm was Terry Rich, the former President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery. Under his leadership, the organization uncovered a plot so bizarre and calculated that it threatened to undermine the entire $80 billion lottery industry. This episode of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast now streaming for free on their website, in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major social podcast platforms. “It was like nothing we had ever seen before,” said Rich in a recent interview. “We were dealing with someone on the inside who had found a way to game a system designed to be foolproof.” The scandal began to unravel in 2010 when a $14.3 million Hot Lotto jackpot went unclaimed for nearly a year. Eventually, a mysterious attempt to claim the prize emerged, through an anonymous trust in Belize. Suspicious of the secrecy, Rich and the Iowa Lottery refused to pay out. Iowa Lottery Fraud Which Led to Arrests and a Book. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . “We had one simple rule: if we don't know who's behind the claim, we don't pay,” Rich explained. That decision kicked off a decade-long investigation, filled with twists and turns that investigators and journalists alike have described as “unbelievable.” Surveillance footage from a convenience store eventually led to the arrest of the primary suspect, the former information security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms He used his privileged access to install a rootkit, a hidden piece of software, on the computer that generated winning numbers for the Hot Lotto game. This allowed him to predict and rig lottery outcomes in multiple states including Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Oklahoma. In 2015, the primary suspect was convicted on two counts of fraud for attempting to claim the Hot Lotto prize. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and later received a 25-year sentence for broader conspiracy charges. However, he was released on parole in 2022 after serving just five years. Iowa Lottery Fraud Which Led to Arrests and a Book. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. But the thief didn't act alone. The scandal, now dubbed “The Hot Lotto Fraud”, eventually exposed a network of co-conspirators including his brother, a former Texas Justice of the Peace, and a Texas businessman. All were involved in a scheme that dated back as far as 2005 and exploited specific calendar dates to produce predictable winning numbers. “They figured out how to rig a random number generator,” said veteran journalist Perry Beeman, who co-authored the book The $80 Billion Gamble with Rich. “It was the perfect crime, until it wasn't.” You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. Their book, which is now available wherever books are sold, takes readers deep inside the case using court documents, phone calls, emails, and public records. It's part true crime, part white-collar investigation, and fully jaw-dropping. “We wrote the book not just to tell the story,” said Beeman, “but to show how transparency and relentless pursuit of the truth led to justice.” The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The story gained national attention, appearing in media outlets like CNN, CBS, 20/20, and The New York Times. Terry Rich also shared insights on various social media platforms, speaking candidly about the challenges his team faced. Iowa Lottery Fraud Which Led to Arrests and a Book. “When you realize someone on the inside is stealing from the public, it shakes your foundation,” Rich said in one Instagram video. “But we were committed to getting it right.” Following the scandal, Hot Lotto was discontinued in 2017, replaced by Lotto America. A subsequent lawsuit even saw a legitimate winner suing for damages after the jackpot he won had been reset due to the thieves' earlier rigged win. That case settled out of court in 2019. While the thieves crime stunned the country, Rich's role in uncovering it cemented his legacy. During his 25-year career, he not only led the Iowa Lottery to increase sales and profits by 50%, but also turned the Blank Park Zoo around financially and launched four successful businesses. His diverse career includes appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, executive roles in TV production, and creating other tv content. Be sure to follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radi Show on their website also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other platforms. “I've always believed in integrity, whether it's in business, media, or government,” Rich said. “That belief is what guided us through this entire ordeal.” Today, Rich continues to share the story through keynote speeches, podcasts, and online content, hoping to inspire a new generation of leaders to put honesty and public trust above all. The Iowa Lottery, which has raised more than $2 billion for state programs since its launch in 1985, continues to be a key player in national lotteries like Powerball, Mega Millions, and others. In fact, the largest prize ever won in Iowa came in October 2018, when one ticket claimed $343.9 million. Iowa Lottery Fraud Which Led to Arrests and a Book. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. As Rich puts it: “The lottery is about hope, dreams, and fairness. We had to protect that, at any cost.” For those fascinated by cyber crime, insider deception, and the power of persistence, The $80 Billion Gamble offers a gripping and insightful read. And for anyone curious about how modern fraud can be exposed, even when hidden in plain sight, it's a story worth sharing across every platform: from Facebook to YouTube, from Apple to Spotify, and across the news media landscape. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . 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