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<\/p>They say that riches can either be a blessing or a curse. For most people, the idea of becoming incredibly rich overnight seems like a blessing. However, for some Scottish lottery winners, it turned out to be a tragedy.<\/p>
Below are some lottery winners who tasted the allure and intoxicating appeal of riches, but it turned around and destroyed them. We are not sharing these stories to discourage you from playing lotto games. On the contrary, they prove that anyone can win the lottery. But, what you do with it is equally as important.<\/p>
One of our Scottish lottery winners is Jane Park from Edinburgh that won \u00a31 million in the EuroMillions lottery. She was the youngest EuroMillions winner in the UK. Winning the lottery could have meant a secure future for her, but that was not the case. Instead, she quit her job and, thousands went on cosmetic surgery.<\/p>
What\u2019s more, she also got a boyfriend whom she paid \u00a360,000 a year to date. The cosmetic surgery ruined her life, she said, and the hired boyfriend was not much better. Winning the lottery was not a blessing for this Scottish lottery winner.<\/p>
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This Scottish winner is also from Edinburgh and, he won a jackpot of \u00a33.1 million. However, after buying houses, cars and went on luxury holidays, he went broke. He sent from grass to grace and straight back to grass again. The reports were that he had to depend on family and friends to survive after he blew his big win.<\/p>
Colin and Chris Weir are a legend in the Scottish lottery winner\u2019s hall of fame. Or, they would be, if there was one. In 2011, the couple won the EuroMillions jackpot of \u00a3161 million and, it immediately changed their lives. They were all over the media and got instant fame. They spend a lot of their winnings on new homes for themselves and their grown children and clear personal debts.<\/p>
However, they did not just spend their big win on themselves. A lot of the money went on charity work. In 2013, they set up the Weir Charitable Trust that supported different charities. These include animal welfare, sport, recreational facilities, health and culture. The Weirs did a lot of good with their big win. Sadly, it seemed to affect their personal lives as well.<\/p>
In 2019, the couple announced their divorce after over 30 years of marriage. Not long after the divorce, Colin passed away from a short illness at the age of 71. What remained of the jackpot money at the time of Colin\u2019s death was \u00a340 million. He signed this over to his ex-wife and children.<\/p>
There are lots of lessons to learn from these lottery winners.<\/p>
Remember to invest wisely. Money is fleeting and it can be gone in a second. So, once you win the lottery drink your champagne and then look for help. Get in touch with a reputable investment banker or advisor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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