According to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, Americans spent over $113 billion on state lotteries in 2023, making it a lucrative industry for those who can crack the code. One such couple, Jerry and Marge Selbee, did just that and their story has now been immortalized in the movie 'Jerry and Marge Go Large.'
'Jerry and Marge Go Large' on Paramount+ is based on a true story. Here's how it became a movie. Directed by David Frankel, the film stars Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson, and Larry Wilmore. It tells the remarkable tale of how a retired couple used their math skills to win big in the lottery.
64-year-old Jerry Selbee had a bachelor's degree in math, and he used it to take the luck out of the lottery. Alongside his wife Marge, they discovered a legal loophole that allowed them to make millions through strategic lottery ticket purchases.
Jerry and Marge Selbee made millions off a legal lottery loophole. Their unlikely tale is told in the new movie 'Jerry and Marge Go Large,' which showcases their journey from small-town retirees to lottery hacking geniuses.
If you could hack the lottery and win millions, would you? Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this year is the ripped from the headlines story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, who defied the odds and beat the system.
Jerry Selbee won the lottery—literally and figuratively. A loophole landed him millions and actor Bryan Cranston's attention. The film 'Jerry and Marge Go Large' sheds light on their incredible success story.
It was completely legal and it won them millions. Jon Wertheim reports on how Jerry Selbee and his wife Marge used 'basic arithmetic' to outsmart the lottery and secure their financial future.
Inspired by the true story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, Paramount+'s Jerry & Marge Go Large centers on a retired small-town Michigan couple who found a way to game the system and come out on top. Their story is a testament to the power of strategy and intelligence in the world of investments.
