How a lottery ticket, two hot dogs, and Bigfoot helped solve the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history.
This 1-hour course will help attendees understand the need to exhibit high levels of ethics in their businesses. Terry will discuss business and personal ethics as he illustrates the moral failures that led to the largest lottery fraud in US history and the ethical challenges encountered when solving it. This presentation will guide attendees through moral reasoning and illustrate the importance of doing the right thing.
This course explores the intricate web of deceit spun by Eddie Tipton, the mastermind behind the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to his capture, learners will gain insight into the vulnerabilities of lottery systems, the importance of internal controls, and the investigative techniques that ultimately led to justice.
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This educational module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in lottery fraud, the investigative process, and the importance of ethical conduct and robust security measures.
Global Ethics and Innovation Professional
Creative. Innovative, Lucky. Energetic. Fraud-busting. Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. Under his leadership, state lottery sales and profits increased by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second-largest attended attraction in the state. But his national insight on business, banking, gaming, TV production, marketing, and PR led him to success in his professional career and his passion for public speaking. Oh, and he’s also given away over $1 billion. Terry led the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history. During the investigation, Terry oversaw day-to-day operations while considering long-term consequences, adapting quickly to change, and delivering on promises. Before that, he started four successful entrepreneurial businesses. He has numerous national media appearances including ABC, NBC, HBO, CBS, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, and The New York Times; a movie host on Starz! and appeared as a panel guest on the "Tonight Show". His production of a Fox Sports show called “Socker Slam” is currently a featured documentary on the Hearst streaming service “Very Local”. He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived new business trends, and had success with generational changes. Terry Rich has authored two books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act.
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