[luk32]

That was my 1st thought... Yeah ok, so the random function is not statistically good...

How exploitable it is? What is the easiest vector of attack against the lottery?

If the poor rnd was the biggest flaw the system would probably be really good.

I don't know but peculiar choice of perspective seems baffling and undermines the credibility of source imho.

Also, the process might be random if the original input was, so the whole premise of the article might be moot. I find the style quite tabloid-like.