He got lucky in 1997. That was clearly Satan's work.

Since then he has spent $10 per week (=$5,400) to win back only $2,000. If he had saved the $10 every week he would have had $7,000. So, the Congressman has effectively lost $5,000 to the Lottery.

The real news is: "Millionaire Congressman keeps losing Lottery for 10th consecutive year."