Although the average DoubleJackplayer earns a passive income by playing the lottery, some have had the honour of winning big jackpots and turning their lives right side up, almost overnight.
As dramatic as the lottery tends to be, the trivia it’s garnered over the years is nothing short of insane. Let’s have a look, shall we?
1. The Biggest Unclaimed Jackpot Costs £63,837,543.60
Who wouldn’t want to accept £63,837,543.60 without having to rob a bank? That question, my friends, is far from rhetorical because a certain someone once bought a EuroMillions ticket in Stevenage or Hitchin in 2012, won 63.8 million quid, and never returned to claim it.
After the waiting period expired, this amount was donated to several charitable causes. This really makes you wonder what could’ve possibly caused someone to miss out on a life-changing amount.
What if that person was already a millionaire? What if they just lost the ticket somewhere without getting a look at their numbers? What if they died?
2. First, Second, and Third Time’s the Charm. Apparently.
We don’t know about the luck of the Irish, but we do know about the luck of BritMehmet Ozer: an upholsterer from Islington, who’s won the lottery not once, not twice, but a total of three times!
That’s right, folks. Over ten years, the man has walked away with a grand total of £600,000 from three different lotteries. What’s more: he’s been told that his odds of winning again are much higher because the chances of winning for previous winners are much higher than everyone else.
3. Lottering Winnings were Invested in Award-Winning Films
The winnings from the UK National Lottery have lent support to the British film industry more than a few times in the past. These efforts have led to some of the greatest films we’ve seen so far.
Over the years, movies funded by the lotto have won over 14 Oscars and 32 BAFTAs, which certainly makes the investment worth every penny.
4. Jackpot Millionaires Can Lose It All
Becoming a millionaire overnight doesn’t come with a free financial advice service, which is a right shame because some of the lucky winners haven’t been so lucky—or wise—with their financial choices.
This has resulted in them making some very poor business decisions and declaring bankruptcy soon after. These people could’ve used some banking advice, or, at the very least, a way to keep earning money by playing games.
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