They may have a bit more engineering skill and study going into this, but I figured this out by driving. It seems to use a combo of "anyone there?" and the right of way method.
Funny thing about those Katanas is that they look almost identical ( case and writings ) to a display sword i got for 70 bucks in New Orleans. Even the stand looks the same. He may or may not have real Katanas, but it is still a good act.
Well, I have not read the gambling rules for what state this happened in, but if the state has a no gambling policy, the lottery ( if they have one ) would not be considered as gambling. Stupid rule, but if that is so, he should be able to get his money. If not, then he should not get his money, and should be punished for violating his probation.