Beat the Lotto @ Australian National University

Mathematics Film Screening

Have you ever thought about winning the lotto?

The Mathematical Sciences Institute, ANU Film Group and the Embassy of Ireland are delighted to present the screening of Beat the Lotto. Light refreshments will be served along with a short mathematical talk by A/Professor Katharine Turner before the movie starts.

The screening is a documentary about mathematician Stefan Klincewicz, who in 1992 tried to rig Ireland’s National Lottery by forming a syndicate to buy every possible ticket combination. The film explores how his mathematical plan captured public attention, sparked national debate, and created tension as lottery authorities became aware of the scheme.

Event Schedule

6:00 pm | Reception & light refreshments
7:00 pm | Doors open and take seats
7:30 pm | Welcome by Lilia Ferrario (MSI Director) and mathematical talk by Katharine Turner (ARC Future Fellow and Director of Mathematical Data Science Centre)
8:00 pm | Film screening