程阳: 美国最倒霉的10位彩票大奖得主
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程阳: 美国最倒霉的10位彩票大奖得主
TOP 10 unlucky lottery winners in the
US
Not very many people win the lottery, but of those who win,
many lose all their winnings and end up with less money than before
they won. Some winners were simply foolish, some were greedy, some
had greedy relatives and friends, and some fell prey to thieves and
crooks. Here are the stories of 10 people who won the lottery then
lost it all.
#1 Evelyn AdamsIn 1985 AND 1986, Evelyn Adams won the lottery
- equaling a total winning of $5. 4 million. Ho
wever, today - she has no money 'Winning the lottery isn't always
what it's cracked up to be,' says Evelyn Adams, who won the New
Jersey lottery not just once, but twice (1985, 1986), to the tune
of $5. 4 million. Today the money is all gone and Adams lives in a
trailer. She lost money in slot machines, and couldn't seem to say
no to relatives and friends. Evelyn's big win ended in a big
loss.
#2 William PostIn 1988, William Post won $16. 2 million in
the Pennsylvania lottery but now lives on his Social Security.
Post's former girlfriend sued him for a share of his winnings and
one of his brothers was arrested for hiring a hit man to kill him,
hoping to inherit a share of the winnings. His relationship with
his other siblings was also strained and he spent some time in
jail. Within a year, he was $1 million in debt and eventually
declared bankruptcy. He now lives on only $450 a month and food
stamps.
#3 Suzanne MullinsIn 1993, Suzanne Mullins won $4. 2 million
in the Virginia lottery. Now she's deeply in debt to a company that
lent her money using the winnings as collateral. She borrowed
$197,746. 15 from this company, but eventually stopped making
payments on the loan. She blamed the debt on the lengthy illness of
her uninsured son-in-law, who needed $1 million for medical bills.
Needless to say, her lottery win did not end in
happiness.
#4 Ken ProxmireKen Proxmire won $1 million in the Michigan
lottery. Within 5 years he filed for bankruptcy after moving to
California and starting a car business with his brothers. He has
now returned to his job as a machinist.
#5 Willie HurtIn 1989, Willie Hurt of Lansing, Mich. , won
$3. 1 million. Only two years later he was broke and charged with
murder after spending his fortune on a divorce and crack
cocaine.
#6 Janite LeeIn 1993, Janite lee of Missouri won $18 million.
Lee was generous to a variety of causes, including various
political organizations, education programs and the community
services. According to published reports, eight years after
winning, Lee had filed for bankruptcy with only $700
left.
#7 Southeastern FamilyIn the early 1990s, a Southeastern
family won $4. 2 million. In almost no time at almost all of their
winnings were spent on a huge house, cars, and various requests
from family members. They bought a huge house and succumbed to
repeated family requests for help in paying off debts. Eleven years
after winning, the couple got divorced, the house was sold and what
was left of their lottery winnings had to be split.
#8 Kenneth and Connie ParkerKenneth and Connie Parker won a
$25 million jackpot and quickly watched their 16-year marriage
disintegrate just months after they became rich beyond their
wildest dreams.
#9 Jeffrey DampierJeffrey Dampier won a $20 million jackpot
and was then kidnapped and murdered by his own sister-in-law who
hoped to inherit the winnings.
#10 Jack WhittakerOn Christmas morning 2002, Jack Whittaker
found out he had won the Powerball lottery jackpot - $315 million -
the largest individual payout in US lottery history. Though he
began with intentions to do good with his winnings, his world
quickly fell apart with the death of his granddaughter Brandi from
a drug overdose which was funded by her allowance from Whittaker
and the breakup of his marriage. Whittaker did give money to
churches and to people who were in need but was soon bombarded with
lawsuits, thievery and greed. He turned to drinking as he watched
what he called the 'powerball curse' destroy his life.
These 10 stories are evidence that winning the lottery isn't
always what it's cracked up to be. If you win the lottery, make
sure to get a financial advisor and be smart about your winnings.
Winning the lottery can be exciting and fun and can change your
life for the better, as long as you handle it well!If you want to
play the lottery and add some excitement to your life, simply log
onto Lucky Lotto for all your lottery needs. This site offers the
player the opportunity to play most state lotteries from the
comfort of their own home.
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