After Michigan shut down its game, the Selbees drove 900 miles to play a similar game called Cash Winfall in Massachusetts .
The Boston Globe eventually exposed the bulk-buying strategy, leading to a state investigation. The investigation concluded the Selbees did nothing illegal—they simply understood the math better than anyone else. Where to Watch
The film follows Jerry Selbee (Cranston), a recently retired math whiz who discovers a mathematical loophole in the lottery. Jerry realizes that during "rolldown" weeks—when the jackpot reaches a certain threshold without a grand prize winner—the prize money is distributed to lower-tier winners, making it statistically profitable to buy tickets in bulk.
The film was released on on June 17, 2022. It is also available for streaming on Netflix in certain regions. 'Jerry & Marge Go Large' true story - Los Angeles Times