Beat the Lotto brings our 1990s joy of six to RTÉ One
A new documentary titled 'Beat the Lotto' explores the true story of an Irish syndicate that attempted to purchase every combination of numbers for the national lottery in 1992. The film captures the logistical challenges and the nostalgic atmosphere of 1990s Ireland.
Why it matters
It provides a cultural look at Irish history and the evolution of national pastimes through a compelling, real-life human interest story.
"Once you heard it, once you saw it, you were in..."
One of the best stories from 1990s Ireland (or, indeed, anytime-you-like Ireland) gets a feature-length outing in this charmer of a documentary from director Ross Whitaker ( Katie , Between Land and Sea , Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story ).
Back in 1992, a syndicate led by Cork-born accountant Stefan Klincewicz decided "to play every single lottery line" by purchasing "all the combinations of numbers".
Even in the good old days of six numbers from 36, that was some logistical and financial ask - and the syndicate needed a rollover Lotto jackpot to clean up on the night. Months of planning came down to desperate hours as the draw neared. Could they do it?
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