Suspicions of insider fraud in lottery winnings may result in a ban on betting among retailers, employees and relatives of those who work in lottery-related jobs.

The suspicion was aroused after an audit on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation showed that in the past 13 years OLG staff and their families won $198 million. The astronomical figure is double the amount originally projected by the gaming board, according to Andre Marin of Deloitte & Touche.

In a press conference, Marin said he asked the OLG for a thorough update on insider wins for the past six months and will recommend steps to close the loopholes of the betting system likely done through ticket tampering.

OLG chief executive officer Kelly McDougald claimed changes had been initiated since the Ombudsman's report was released. McDougald said, quoted by Globe and Mail, "While we believe our retailers for the most part are very honest and capable individuals, there was clear indication in this report of six behaviors that indicated there were attempts to defraud OLG or to defraud the players."

The audit report was turned over to the Ontario Provincial Police, while all insider wins since January 1, 2008 are being investigated by the police unit of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, while several charges are being prepared.