Lottery winners are rare lucky ones, most of whom had a hard time in life. Many fortune lovers have actually been fighting for survival for a long time, and therefore the long-awaited win that will solve all their financial problems is incredible happiness and the ultimate dream. But lotteries have their own dark side. Many winners end up worse off than they were before they were rich, getting into debt, getting divorced, getting into dangerous adventures, and, worst of all, sometimes even dying because of the cherished check. As they say, the more money, the more problems. This compilation is an edifying example and a warning of how easy winning can lead to disastrous consequences.
25. Mary Holmes
Mother-of-4 Mary Holmes was working at Wal-Mart when "random" numbers on a lottery ticket won her $188 million. The incredible amount was the 5th biggest win in US Lottery history. Soon, the life of an American woman was destroyed by a series of wrong financial decisions and courts - her boyfriend had to be pulled out of prison every now and then, and only $ 21 million was officially spent on legal costs and bail. All this seriously affected the emotional state of the girl and almost completely emptied her pockets. And then Mary found out that the numbers on her ticket weren't random. The ticket was not hers at all. In fact, the mother of the woman won the lottery, but she secretly gave her daughter a winning ticket to help Mary in her difficult fate.
24. Curtis Sharp
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Curtis Sharp's finest hour came in 1982 when he won $5 million. The man lost all his money in just 5 years, spending about a million dollars a year on his family, cars, real estate and women. Today, Mr. Sharp is a clergyman in the church of Antioch, Tennessee (Antioch, Tennessee), and the humble American advises other lottery winners to take a break, go somewhere for a while to clear their minds, and only then start spending their millions.
23. Michael Carrol
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19-year-old Michael Carroll had already become a petty criminal by his young age and even wore a police bracelet on his leg (tracking system). The guy also managed to raise $14 million from several lottery wins, which raised suspicions of fraud among law enforcement agencies. Michael was nicknamed Lotto Lout (lottery boor or redneck) and became famous for buying himself an expensive mansion and other luxuries, terrorizing his neighbors, and throwing money around like garbage. Soon the unemployed youth went bankrupt and moved to live with his mother. Today, Michael is barely earning $300 a week (not much in the US) at a confectionery factory and admits that his past lifestyle would certainly bring him to his grave in the near future.
22 Billie Bob Harrell Jr.
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In 1997, Billy Bob Harrell Jr. thought his torment was finally over. The man won 30 million dollars and was going to live happily ever after. He quit his job, took his family on vacation to Hawaii, bought houses for family and friends, donated a lot of money to his church and other charities. Unfortunately, Billy got the attention of the bad guys and made a bad deal with a lottery company giving out lump sums. From this cooperation, Mr. Harrell received less in the end than he invested. After his divorce from his wife, Billy went downhill and ended up shooting himself. Before he died, he told his financial adviser that winning the lottery was the worst thing that had ever happened to him.
21. Tondra Lynn Dickerson
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20. Andrew Jack Whittaker
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Andrew Whittaker won an incredible amount - as much as 315 million dollars, despite the fact that at the time of his luck he already had 17 million of his own funds. Even giving a lot of money to charity, the man could not avoid problems. He was robbed several times, and in the end it completely devastated the bank account of the "lucky one". During this time, several members of the Whittaker family died, including his mother, granddaughter, and her boyfriend. 4 years after the win, the man was completely ruined and absolutely unhappy.
19. Steve Granger
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Steve Granger won $900,000, but after taxes he only had $600,000 left. The man set aside most of it for retirement for himself and his wife, but because of the money, the couple was constantly harassed and bullied. At parties, people sarcastically said: "Here are the lottery players." Crowds of strangers offered Steve to invest his money in gold mining or other dubious business, and someone in the middle of the street constantly tried to at least touch Mr. Granger in order to recharge his luck on winning. The family was not given any rest. It remains to be hoped that over time this glory has passed, and the Grangers have been forgotten.
18. Roger and Laura Griffiths (Roger and Laura Griffiths)
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After winning £1.8 million (approximately $2.3 million), Roger and Laura Griffiths got too caught up in wasting unexpected money. The Griffiths bought a new house and decided to pursue their dream of becoming business owners. But after Laura accused Roger of treason, the man left her, saying that they were ruined and even mired in big debts.
17. Jeffrey Dampier
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After an incredible $20 million lottery win, Jeffrey started his own business and founded a gourmet popcorn company. He also gave gifts to his relatives, including his sister-in-law Victoria Jackson (Victoria Jackson), with whom Jeffrey had an affair. In 2005, Victoria and her boyfriend tied up and robbed Dampier. But this was not enough - during the raid, Miss Jackson's boyfriend pointed a gun at her and said: "Kill him or I will kill you." Victoria had to kill Geoffrey with a shot in the back of the head...
16 Callie Rogers
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At the tender age of 16, Caillie hit the big jackpot by winning £1,875,000 (approximately $2,847,000) in the lottery. At first, the girl said that she would not waste money right and left, and would simply buy a normal car and a new house. However, when emotions subsided, and prudence came to naught, Caillie spent a lot of money on cocaine and plastic surgery. Now she has hardly a few thousand pounds left, the girl is raising 3 children and studying to be a nurse.
15. Willie Hurt
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In 1991, Willie Hart was a loving husband and father of 3 who won $3.1 million. But after an incredible luck in the lottery, his life completely spiraled out of control - the man got hooked on cocaine and killed a man. Hart's lawyer told the press that his client was penniless and was going through divorce proceedings.
14. Evelyn Adams
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Evelyn Adams was unspeakably lucky when in 1985 and in 1986 she won the lottery twice, earning a total of about 5.4 million dollars. But the woman did not know how to say “no” to her inner demons and other people, and therefore, in the end, she was completely ruined. After 20 years, an American woman lives in a trailer, having spent all the winning money on parties, alcohol and casinos.
13. Thomas and Denise Rossi (Thomas and Denise Rossi)
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Denis Rossi won $ 1.3 million in the lottery, but she was in no hurry to share her joy with everyone, but rather kept the incident a secret. A few days later, she filed for divorce from her husband, with whom she had been married for 25 years. Later, the woman explained that she simply did not want to share her winnings with Thomas. However, the judge decided that Denis should give all 1.3 million to her husband, because she hid the money and behaved like a malicious fraudster.
12 Willie Seeley
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11 Ronnie Music Jr.
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Ronnie hit the big jackpot by winning $3 million in the lottery. However, he failed to manage this amount wisely. The man invested in the methamphetamine trade, which eventually led to his arrest, and now Ronnie faces a life sentence.
In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare won $30 million, and since then the man has been surrounded by people who have done nothing but take advantage of his wealth. Abraham gave a lot of money to charity and just selflessly helped people. A woman named Doris "Dee Dee" Moore (Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore) invited him to write a book about how others are trying to cash in on the lucky, and Abraham agreed to a creative collaboration. As a result, Doris became Shakespeare's financial advisor and gained control of all his property and money. When Abraham realized what had happened, he threatened to kill the fraudster, but she got ahead of him ... Dee Dee shot the angry "client" several times in the chest. As a result, Miss Moore was arrested and is now serving a life sentence.
9 Joseph and Ibi Roncaioli
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Dr. Joseph Roncaioli and his wife Ibi were already doing well when they won $5 million in the lottery. Neighbors always considered them a happy elderly couple. However, the supposedly impeccable lifestyle of the old people changed when Joseph found out that Ibi gave 5 million to her secret son and spent all the rest, which they had saved together all their lives. Joseph was so broken that he killed his wife with a poisoned needle. The man claimed that he gave Ibi injections because of her poor health, but the accusers did not believe his lies, and Mr. Roncaioli received 7 years in prison.
8. Alex and Ronda Toth (Alex and Ronda Toth)
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Alex and Rhonda Toth struggled to make ends meet when they won the lottery in 1990. Alex received disability benefits, and Rhonda worked as a nurse. They could barely feed themselves and could not even buy the cheapest car for $200, and they simply needed personal transportation. Once Alex wanted to buy a lottery ticket, and Rhonda believed that they could not afford such unreasonable waste. The man bought that ticket anyway, leaving only $24 in the family budget. The couple ended up winning $13 million, but the blessing of fabulous wealth somehow turned into a nightmarish curse. Children who abandoned them immediately appeared in their lives, greedy for the easy money of the once distressed parents. One of the relatives even tried to kill Alex and Rhonda. 10 years after winning, the Toths are back in the news for serious allegations of tax evasion. Together, Alex and Rhonda owed the state $2 million and could end up in jail for 24 years. The couple was broke and moved to live with their children. Before Alex was sentenced for tax fraud, he died due to his longstanding health problems at the age of 60.
7. Urooj Khan
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Yurui immigrated to the US from India in 1989 and opened his own dry cleaners in Chicago. A few years later, he bought a winning lottery ticket and could have received $1 million, but opted for a one-time payment that left only $424,000 of the six-figure amount after taxes. Alas, Yurui never saw his money, because he died a day after he was given a check for the coveted prize. A fierce struggle began for a sudden inheritance - the daughter and stepdaughter refused to share the money of the deceased among themselves and were even going to sue. The authorities believe that the man was poisoned with cyanide, but for 4 years the police have not planted anyone, and the investigation into this case is still considered open.
6 Janite Lee
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In 1993, Janita Lee won $18 million and opted for a lump sum payment. The woman did something rather extraordinary with the money, distributing the bulk of it to charitable organizations. Ms. Li also made large contributions to the US Democratic Party, and this allowed her to dine with Bill Clinton himself and Vice President Al Gore. Janita's name is listed in the reading room of the Washington University School of Law. However, in 8 years, the woman spent all her savings, and by 2001 she had only $ 700 in her bank account, and had a debt of 2.3 million behind her. Naturally, Janita had to declare herself bankrupt.
5. Jane Park
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At the age of 17, Jane won £1 million ($1,303,600) and the first thing she did was buy herself a fashionable Louie Vuitton bag. The waste did not end there, and as a result, the girl brought herself to depression, lost the meaning of life and accused the representatives of the lottery company of ruining her life. However, the corporation claims that the payouts for the winnings were made on a long-term basis so that Park could manage her money wisely, which means that she herself is to blame for the unreasonable waste.
4. Amanda Clayton
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Despite winning $737,000, Amanda Clayton continued to use food stamps and free health insurance for the poor. When Miss Clayton was convicted of fraud, she was given a suspended sentence (9 months). In 2012, Amanda was found dead - the girl died from a drug overdose.
3. William Post
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When William Post won $16 million, he thought his life would finally get better. But in fact, with the advent of money, his problems had only just begun. After 3 months of unsuccessful investments and spending on expensive things, William not only squandered all the winnings, but also owed almost $500,000. But this is not the most unpleasant thing ... Mr. Post's brother hired a hitman to get rid of a suddenly enriched relative and his sixth wife. But the attempt failed, and William's brother went to prison. Subsequently, Mr. Post admitted more than once that he was much happier before winning the jackpot, and in 2006 the American died of respiratory arrest at the age of 66.
2. David Lee Edwards
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David Lee Edwards, a former prisoner from Kentucky, won $27 million in Powerball lottery prize money and decided he needed the help of financial advisors to get the incredible amount right. However, instead of taking the advice of experts, the man, along with his wife, spent all the money on luxury goods and drugs. Due to addiction to drugs, the couple contracted hepatitis, and 12 years later, at the age of 58, David died in a hospice. The man's financial adviser claims that if Mr. Edwards listened to him, he could earn $ 85,000 a month through smart investments.
1. Don Cruz
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Don Cruz was the winner of the American television show HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes, and was one of the few winners who tried to live in the prize house. The man became a prime example of why this was not worth doing. Mr. Cruise's family had to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes and even put the ill-fated house up for auction in order to pay off all the debts in which the "lucky ones" were mired because of the prize mansion.
In Russia, people also win large sums in the lottery, I wonder how their life changes?
6th place.
In 2001, an unemployed family from Ufa hit the big jackpot. Nadezhda and Rustem Mukhametzyanov won 29 million rubles in the Bingo Show lottery. The bet was made spontaneously. It would seem that a large sum was supposed to change the life of the spouses for the better, but fate decreed otherwise. Rather, the winners themselves made a dubious choice.
Having received the money, the couple began to lead a reclusive life, and alcohol became the main entertainment. The spouses spent part of the amount won on real estate - they bought two apartments in the city center. The rest of the money was disposed of, according to the neighbors, “by mood”: they lent money, paid loans for friends and acquaintances ... Five years later, the state was completely spent. In an interview with the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, Nadezhda Mukhametzyanova admitted that winning the lottery did not bring her happiness.
“It would be better not to win anything,” the woman said. In 2006, Nadezhda died. The last few months before the tragedy, the couple lived in complete poverty.
5th place.
The owner of 35 million rubles in the spring of 2009 was a 51-year-old mechanic from Moscow Evgeny Sidorov. A lucky bet at Gosloto cost him 560 rubles. The man did not spend the money he won on metropolitan apartments, travel and entertainment. Instead, the newly-made millionaire took his family and left for his small homeland - in the Lipetsk region. In his native village, Eugene built a new house, repaired the road and started a small farm. Today the man is engaged in carp breeding.
4th place.
In August 2013, a 42-year-old live in Voronezh won 47,368,520 rubles in Stoloto. The bet cost the man 120 rubles. Most of the amount, according to the lucky one, he distributed to relatives and best friends, he decided to help the dreams of loved ones come true. The winner used the remaining money to repair the apartment and household expenses. For some reason, the man did not want to change his life radically. However, according to him, he does not lose hope once again to hit the big jackpot.
3rd place.
In 2009, 36-year-old resident of the Leningrad region Albert Begrakyan won 100 million rubles in the lottery - he guessed 6 numbers out of 45 in the game of the same name from Gosloto.
Before buying a lucky ticket, the man was engaged in a small business - he owned several retail stalls - and lived with his family in a rented apartment.
After receiving the money, the life of the lucky one changed dramatically. Albert fulfilled his old dream - he got his own housing (he bought several apartments in the center of St. Petersburg at once) and an expensive Lexus car. Also, the man purchased a land plot in the Krasnodar Territory for the construction of a hotel. Albert lent a considerable amount - almost 12 million rubles to acquaintances and friends.
Despite the impressive size of the amount won, according to the winner himself, not a penny was left after two years. Moreover, today the man owes the state 4.5 million rubles. And all because he did not pay in full the tax on the amount won - 13 million. Because of this incident, the bailiffs seized part of Albert's property. He is also banned from traveling abroad.
According to the former lucky man, if he had again got a winning ticket for 100 million rubles, he would have disposed of the money differently, would not spend it in this way, but would take his family and go to live in the USA.
2nd place.
In February 2014, a 48-year-old builder from Omsk named Valery won 184,513,512 rubles in Gosloto. The Siberian spent 800 rubles on lottery tickets, among which he was lucky.
For several days, the organizers of the lottery could not find the lucky one, the man simply did not get in touch. As it turned out later, he was so dumbfounded by the news of the win that he locked himself at home and did not communicate with anyone for three days. Later, in a short interview with the Gosloto press service, Valery asked not to tell anyone his last name and other details. It is only known that the man lived all his life in Siberia and has three children. Winning lucky, in his own words, is going to spend on moving and buying a new home - somewhere by the sea.
1 place.
To date, the largest lottery win in Russia is 202,441,116 rubles. Mikhail, a 45-year-old man from Nizhny Novgorod, became the owner of this fortune. He became a millionaire in the fall of 2014. The lucky bet cost the man 700 rubles.
He applied for a win a couple of months later, and after he received the money, he went underground. The journalists only managed to find out that he has a wife and two children. Mikhail, who did not declassify his surname and profession, did not tell about his winnings, in his own words, even to his relatives. According to the man, for some time he will keep everything a secret.
One way to earn a large amount of money quickly is to win the lottery. Although this activity is associated with great risk, if you analyze the rules of the game and identify the main trends, you can develop winning strategies. Also, to win, you need faith in success and a little luck. According to mathematical statistics, winning the lottery is real. Any ticket bought anywhere can win. In gaming, there is the term "distance", which indicates how quickly a person can receive a reward. The bottom line is that you can try your luck in the game for as long as you like (from several days to several months). It is impossible to predict exactly when the jackpot will appear, since the probability of winning is the same for all tickets. That is, both a beginner and a pro can get money. In addition, many players believe in special conspiracies, spells, lucky numbers, with which you can get into a winning streak. The stories of people associated with their successful application are shown in literary works, serials and films. Of course, the importance of faith in special signs and one's own strengths is difficult to overestimate. But any player also relies on elementary mathematical statistics and probability theory.
Which lottery is more likely to win
There are many lotteries on the market today. It is best for beginners to start with the most famous and largest domestic lotteries with simple and transparent rules. Namely:- The larger the draw, the easier it is to win. You can participate in Russian lotteries without intermediaries.
- select certain numbers and write them down on the ticket or cross them out of the list; receive a branded card with the participant's serial number.
Secrets of a guaranteed win
There are a lot of strategies. All of them are built on the basic principles of winning. First, you need to decide on a specific game. Secondly, you need to collect statistics on the winning numbers in the lottery. Professionals advise to indicate in the new ticket at least one of the winning numbers in the previous game. You need to play the lottery constantly. The probability of winning a large amount in a large lottery is small. In order not to miss your chance, you should buy tickets as often as possible. Try different games. Even if you have developed a strategy in a particular game or simply prefer a separate game for some other reason, it is still worth testing your strategy in other lotteries from time to time.
How to guess lottery numbers - 7 out of 49 winning probability theory
The domestic lottery "Gosloto 7 out of 49" attracts players with a large super prize. A person who guesses 7 numbers will receive 50 million rubles. To calculate the probability of winning in this and any other lottery, you can apply the formula from combinatorics. To do this, you need to find a combination of k elements (in our case, 7) from n data (out of 47): The probability of receiving a prize in Gosloto is:Lotteries where you can really win a large amount
It is better for beginners to start training on domestic lotteries. It will be easier for the winners to pick up a prize or cash reward. The most popular in Russia are:- Lotto "6 out of 49"; "Keno"; Gosloto; "Golden Key"; Russian Lotto; Housing Lottery.
Russian loto - secrets of the game
Russian Lotto is the simplest and most exciting game that millions of Russians love. During its existence, the players managed to find out some secrets:- The potential win brings a balance of even and odd numbers. The ratio of small and large numbers must also be respected. Ideally, you need the same number of numbers ending in the same digit. If 90 numbers are drawn, then the probability of drawing numbers related to 45 increases dramatically. The probability of winning is very high. According to the results of each draw, 3-5 numbers out of 90 remain unused. That is, to receive a prize, you need to buy at least 3 tickets and not use the same combinations in each of them.
Calculate winnings in superloto, stoloto or gosloto
The chance of hitting the jackpot in EuroMillions is 1:116 million, and in Gosloto 5 out of 36 it is 1:376,992. Every ticket buyer can become lucky. You only need to know how to calculate the winning combination of numbers. Method 1 "Statistical" Usually, state lotteries provide detailed statistics for each ticket draw. Information on the website of the organizers is updated daily:- statistics on frequent combinations - in the last 10 draws, for the entire history of the game; rare numbers; frequent pairs of numbers; frequent numbers in the first rounds of lotteries; archive of all lotteries.
What are the best lottery tickets to buy to win
Professionals advise buying scratch lotteries. The chance of winning in them is 1:5. That is, by purchasing 5 tickets you will have a chance to get a prize 1 time. Or play in groups. Then the costs and prizes will have to be divided equally. Superstitious lottery winners say that you need to buy the ticket that your hand reaches for at the kiosk. Even better, if you have a dream before buying a ticket, foreshadowing unexpected profits.Is it really possible to win the jackpot?
In the history of any major lottery, there are lucky ones who managed to hit the jackpot at least once. The stories of these people confirm that you need to find the right game, study the strategies for earning money and learn how to choose the right combinations. Numerous research findings have proven that:- Any ticket purchased anywhere always has a probability of winning. There is no 100% winning strategy. The probability of any ball falling out of the loto drum is uniform. There is no way to increase the probability of guessing numbers.
How to win a million in the lottery - the secret is revealed
Seven-time winner of the American lottery shares his secrets:- Find your lucky numbers for each lottery. Be serious about participating in the game, that is, systematically buy a ticket. Make at least 10 bets in one draw, and even better - participate in joint games.
The most winning lottery - reviews and statistics
In May 2017, a resident of Sochi won a super prize in the game "6 out of 49", winning 365 million rubles. This is a new record not only in this game, but in the industry as a whole. Until that moment, Gosloto 6 out of 45 was considered the most advantageous. In the 1138 draw, which took place on January 30, 2015, a super prize was raffled off - 203.1 million rubles. The previous record was 202.4 million rubles. was delivered on 08/09/14 in the course of 915 draws. In total, in the history of the lottery, 67 Russians have become millionaires. The secret of their success is in the high-circulation rate. To increase the chances of winning a prize, you should bet several games in advance.Where and how to win the lottery
The lottery usually draws money, a car, an apartment or household appliances. It is not necessary to take the "goods" at all. You can request the monetary equivalent of its price. In addition, competitions with special prizes are usually held in the studio for the period of the circulation. To receive a prize, you must:- Check the lottery website for the ticket number. All paid coupons are registered in the system. The following details must be indicated on the ticket: the name of the lottery; number, date and time of circulation; game combination; price; date and time of purchase; ticket barcode. In the absence of any of these details, the ticket is considered invalid. Come to the office of the organizers within 180 days from the date of the draw. Provide a ticket, receipt of payment and a secret code. Pay 13% tax to the Federal Tax Service.
People who have won a lot of money in the lottery
Russian players probably remember the story of Albert Begryanka. He bought lottery tickets for several years, until in 2009 he hit a jackpot worth 100 million rubles in Gosloto. The biggest winner in EuroMillions in the amount of 185 million euros was received by Kristen and Colin in 2011. A young couple bought a lottery ticket for the first time to try their luck. Both victories are recognized as records in the history of domestic and world games. Even earlier, Ed Neighbors, a driver from the state of Georgia, and the Messners from New Jersey guessed the combination of the MegaMillions draw, which brought them $ 390 million. Of course, the prize had to be divided among all the winners .In the crisis year of 2009, Russian Evgeny Sidorov won 35 million rubles. In the conditions of the unstable exchange rate of the national currency, this amount was more attractive than it is now. Eugene, as an avid player, hoped for success every time he bought a ticket. He profitably invested the money he earned in his own business.
Frequency analysis. The essence of the strategy is to track winning combinations for one month. Numbers that appear more often than others are called "hot". If the same number appeared at least 2 times out of 4 games, then most likely it will appear in the next draws. This strategy helped American Janie Kallus hit the $21 million jackpot in the Texas Lotto. Moreover, she did not have enough information to analyze a particular game. She used data from other games. Multiple bets are the selection of the same combination in each game. This strategy helped the winner of the 1157th tirade of lotto "5 out of 36" get a prize of 1.8 million rubles. As Vitaly Dmitrievich admits, he simply went ahead, as he was sure that his strategy would work sooner or later. It took six months to turn the dream into reality. The same strategy brought 185 million rubles to the winner Valeria T. from Omsk in the 735th draw. - the largest win in the history of the national lottery.
Lucky Numbers and Lucky Numbers for Lottery
If you need to cross out numbers in the lottery, then let at least one of them be significant to you. For example, if your date of birth is 05/20/1966, then you need to select 20 or 5 or 22 on the ticket (four digits of the year should be summed up). Some players believe that the date of purchase of the ticket also matters. To increase your chances of winning, it is better to purchase a coupon on your birthday. If you were born on October 11, then a lottery ticket should be purchased on the 11th of each month. As for the days of the week, Monday and Tuesday (first half of the day) and Saturday and Sunday (after lunch) are considered the most favorable for buying.How was life after winning, where the money was spent
As sociological studies show, lottery winners behave prudently, strive to maintain wealth and try their luck again. The lucky ones are very afraid of the money that has fallen on them, and therefore: they downplay their volume, spend it on paying off debts, and hide the rest in a piggy bank. At the same time, random money is practically not spent on entertainment and tourist trips. Such statistics were shown by 11 millionaires of the Swedish national lotto, who at different times won 100-600 million euros. invested in real estate. Entrepreneur Albert Begryan from St. Petersburg also entered, who received 110.1 million rubles in the 36th edition of the game "6 out of 45". He bought an apartment for his family. He bought two more apartments, as well as a plot of land, as an investment. The remaining 2 million rubles. were sent to charity. Much more questions arise from the winners of lotteries abroad. In 2016, an Australian resident became the proud owner of a tropical island that can be reached by plane or ship. The former owners decided to sell the "real estate" in a very original way. They arranged a lottery, issuing 55 thousand tickets, costing 49 Aust. dollars. They earned 2.6 million Aust for the island. Dollars. Stuart Grand from the UK planned all the expense items in advance. Being disabled since childhood, he was forced to lead a reclusive lifestyle. But the £3.5 million National Lottery jackpot changed his life. He paid off all his debts, built a house, started a family and became a VIP client of the country's leading bank.Is it possible to make money on lotteries?
You can always make money on lotteries. Another issue is that the income will be small and unpredictable. You can, for example, play the online lottery "Social Chance" for free. To participate in the draw, it is enough to register on the site by entering your email address. Immediately after that, a chance to play the lottery once will be available. After filling out the profile, the number of chances will increase to 5, and then it will be updated daily. The essence of the game is to guess 6 numbers that will appear on the scoreboard after pressing the lever. If a person used the services of a computer instead of substituting the numbers himself, then the amount of his winnings will be less. Numbers are considered from left to right. The table below provides a list of prizes in the event of a match: No clever schemes, tricks or tips. You can make money just by having fun. Withdrawal of funds (minimum 50 rubles) is carried out to an electronic wallet within 2-4 weeks. To get an extra chance and increase the probability of winning, you can:- By joining a group on social networks - 4 chances. By filling out the profile completely - 4 chances. By linking social network accounts - 4 chances. By posting the results of your draws on social networks daily - 1 chance. each attracted person 1 chance.
It is the very tidbit that every person dreamed of at least once in his life. Indeed, despite the fact that the winner does not receive the entire amount, there is still plenty of money left. Oddly enough, but the largest received occurred in the United States.
Lucky from America
The largest prize of $390 million was shared between Ed Neighbors, a resident of the state of Georgia, and the Messner family of New Jersey. In 2007, these people purchased Mega Millions in different places, but both of them were among the winners. One of the lucky ones, namely Neighbors, expressed a desire to receive the amount due immediately. He was given 87 million, because according to American laws, at least 25% of the amount goes to the state, and a certain percentage is taken for a one-time payment.
In 2006, 8 people divided among themselves the Powerball received in the lottery, which amounted to $ 360 million. The winners were the workers of the meat processing plant, who bought lottery tickets in a clubbing. Their decision was to get everything they won at once, and in the end they were given $15.5 million each.
The Big Game Lottery in 2000 made Illinois and Michigan residents Joe Keinz and Larry Ross happy, giving them the opportunity to win $363 million. It is noteworthy that one of the lucky ones received his ticket instead of change after buying hot dogs. Such a trifle brought him $ 68 million.
In 2005, one of the Los Angeles clinics was replenished with 7 millionaires at once, as its employees were winners in the Mega Millions lottery. They were owed $315 million. When the winnings were divided, each became the owner of about 25 million dollars.
Jack Whittaker from West Virginia won a Powerball lottery ticket in 2002, which turned out to be lucky. The $314.9 million Jack has won is the biggest individual prize ever. The ticket holder received $112 million. Money, unfortunately, could not make Whittaker happy, as there were many who wanted to take possession of his fortune in dishonest ways. As a result of all these ups and downs, he began to abuse alcohol, while losing not only his easily acquired fortune, but also the business he had before.
The Cotterell family in 2007, having purchased a Powerball lottery ticket, became the owner of $ 145.9 million of the won amount of 314.3 million. Having received this money, family members left their previous jobs and opened their own business.
Russian lucky
The year 2009 for Albert Begrakyan, a resident of the northern capital of Russia, was marked by such an extraordinary event as winning 100 million rubles in the All-Russian State Lottery. Knowing the passion of our compatriots for someone else's good, Albert carefully concealed his unprecedented luck until he received the entire amount in the company's office.
