WINNING the lottery is a dream scenario for millions of Americans who buy tickets.
But lotto luck doesn’t always turn out quite as rosy as some imagine.
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One major lottery winner recently shared how his family dynamics have changed thanks to his supposedly-lucky win.
The winner anonymously shared the story on Reddit.
It was posted in the r/offmychest community, where people make confessions.
They titled their post, “Won lottery but my family has ruined the good vibes.”
BAD VIBE
The multi-millionaire said they gave $2 million to their sister and another $2 million to their mother.
Add another million given to close friends, and that’s $5 million gone.
“We have 1 million in our mutual bank account for property taxes and living expenses since we have quit our jobs,” they said. “The rest of the millions is in a high yield savings account and we will be able to live off of interest for the rest of our lives (it is a more modest sum than you think) without touching the original winnings.”
However, despite their donations to the family, relatives thought it wasn’t enough.
“My sister and mom think we’re being selfish for not giving them more money,” they said. “They’re asking for a family beach home on top of the money we’ve give but we frankly don’t want to do this.
“They have also told other aunts and uncles of mine of my lottery winnings and they are constantly asking me for money and it has caused me great anxiety,” they said.
They added that they didn’t want to feel like the family’s “ATM machine.”
“I am just torn and now I know why they say more money more problems,” they said.
Commenters supported the winner in the dispute.
“So lemme get this straight,” one said. “You were the lottery winner, therefore you can choose where it goes.
“You chose to give EACH of them 2 million which is already a f**king lot. And now they demand more from you and call you the selfish one?”
That comment got over 1,000 upvotes.
Another said the relatives seemed entitled.
“2 million is life-changing, especially in the current economy,” they said.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online.
LUCKY LOSERS
Some others have shared stories of their troubles after winning the lottery.
One player won a whopping $110 million on the lottery.
But now, they say it has “destroyed” their relationships.
That kind of money can sometimes change people, even if much of the money is saved up.
That’s why some winners keep their winnings a secret — sometimes even from spouses.
However, many other lottery winners celebrate their wins, being better able to retire or start a family with the new financial windfall.
Drama surrounding historic lottery winner Edwin Castro continues.
