1. Jack Whittaker
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Jack Whittaker is well known lottery winner from West Virginia. He won the 315 million worth lottery on Christmas 2002, believing that it was God’s deed according to his religious nature. But, having in mind what happened in next years in his family, it seems to be deed of the Satan. Short after the win he was arrested for drunk driving. Thieves broke his car later and stole 545 000 dollars from his briefcase. A year after he was arrested again, this time for threatening life of bar manager. Finally, his granddaughter and his daughter were found dead in his house.
2. Jeffrey Dampier
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Jeffrey Dampier won the 20 million worth Illinois Lottery Prize in 1986 and started giving gifts to all people he knew: houses, cars, exotic trips and whatever they could want. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for his sister-in-law. She and her boyfriend kidnapped Jeffrey in 2005 and shot him in the head. Now they are in prison and will stay there until die.
3. Billie Bob Harrell, Jr.
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Billie Bob Harrell, Jr. is another religious and honest man who had the luck to win the lottery. He received 31 million from Texas Lottery in June 1997. He was giving his money to whoever needed: friends, relatives, church… In twenty months after winning the prize he was broke and committed suicide. Shortly before it he admitted to his financial advisor that having the winning ticket was the worst that ever happened to him.
4. Willie Hurt
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Willie Hurt won 3.1 million dollars in the Michigan Lottery in 1997. He was married, had children and winning that amount of money could make his life comfortable forever after. But, he was charged in attempted murder, got divorced, lost custody of his children, spent all of his fortune in the divorce and cocaine. All that happened in only two years.
5. Evelyn Adams
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A lot of people play lottery every week dreaming that will win it sometime. Evelyn Adams dreamt too and won it twice, receiving total of 5.4 million prize in 1985 and 1986. However, today she lives in a trailer, because she has spent all her money in gambling and unreasonable spending sprees. She has stated that she would be much smarter if she wins again, but the chances are very slim to have the fortune on her side for third time.
6. William “Bud” Post
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The story of William “Bud” Post looks like a Hollywood movie. He was sent to orphanage when he was eight years old, shortly after his mother’s death. His life story was very sad until 1988 when he won the Pennsylvania Lottery Prize, worth 16.2 million. His life was set to change in a good way. That happened, but Bud went too far. He bought cars, houses, speed boats, even an airplane. He was broke within months, claiming that he was much happier when he was without a dollar.
7. Ralph and Mary Stebbins
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Ralph and Mary Stebbins were happily married couple from Michigan who won amazing 208 million dollars Lottery Prize in 2005. They didn’t lose their minds and tried to make life comfortable. They paid off all the debts, bought a farm and cows, and had nothing to worry about. 20 months later Ralph was accused for attempted murder of his daughter’s boyfriend and died two months after.
8. Suzanne Mullins
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Kind-hearted Suzanne Mullins won the Virginia Lottery Prize back in 1993. She decided to split her 4.2 million dollars on annual payments between her husband and her daughter. After five years she owed a lot, making her ask for loan from financial foundation. Eleven years later shoe owed over 150 000 dollars, blaming costs for her son-in-law medical bills.
9. Janite Lee
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Janite Lee is Korean emigrant in United States who was set to live her American dream when she won Missouri Lottery back in 1993. She started spending her 18 million in different educational programs, political organizations and community services. She had the honor to dine with Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Korean President Kim Dae-Jung. Nevertheless, the source of money dried and she had to file bankruptcy.
10. Alex and Rhoda Toth
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Alex and Rhoda Toth won 13 million dollars from Florida Lottery back in 1990. About 15 years later they were living in miserable conditions, without regular electricity plug in their home. They were charged for tax evasion, but only Rhoda was sentenced, as Alex died while waiting the trial.
