onth, but an error in calculation meant that the payouts were larger than the value of all the tickets in circulation. With this in mind, Voltaire, La Condamine and a syndicate of other gamblers were able to repeatedly corner the market and rake in massive winnings. The scheme left Voltaire with a windfall

month, but an error in calculation meant that th= payouts were larger than the value of all the tickets in circulation. Wit= this in mind, Voltaire, La Condamine and a syndicate of other gamblers we=e able to repeatedly corner the market and rake in massive winnings. The s=heme left Voltaire with a windfall