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Man divorces wife before claiming lotto prize

Yep... Just before claiming prize.

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Wow, LDS, that's stunning. Greed is the first thing that comes to mind. I think buying/spending at a rapid pace and spending a lot can become addictive, habits that are very difficult to break. Some spend all of their time working, thinking, strategizing, and planning every conceivable way to earn more. That is no way to be happy IMO. What happens when the money runs out? I agree with Tenahoff that it's about the way he chose to spend the money, and I do think that money changes things. It changes your entire lifestyle, which can really mess people up if they don't stay balanced in their lives and keep the priorities at the top of the list. My parents are rich, but growing up I was miserable. I would have given up any amount of money to have a family that loved each other and did things together. I do believe that my parents were affected by the money. My two brothers and myself were all adopted, yet when I was three months old, instead of bonding with me and taking care of me, they went to Europe for 6 MONTHS. It would be great to have enough money to be comfortable, but I never want to be rich.

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Wow. The things people will go through for their love of money. I don't think that having a lot of money always makes a person bad, but it certainly seems to be able to mess with their priorities- that is a big problem.

It is rather ironic that something so many people think would help them and improve their lives so often ruins people's lives.

And it isn't always gambling that can have these kinds of effects. Sometimes when people inherit large amounts of money, but have to split it or share it with other family members, they can change in similar ways as those who win the lottery.

It is sad that people allow money to ruin their lives. But, as the saying goes- "a smart man learns from his mistakes; a wise man lears from other people's mistakes." I think we should all try to learn something from this...

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I was just watching a programme about an alleged curse that some believes follows lotto winners. They win a lot of money, but in the end, lose families, children, lose money and even committing suicide as with Billie Bob Harrell, $31 Million Dollar winner who locked himself in a room, took off all his clothes and shot himself with a shot gun. He left envelopes with messages, one of which was to his ex-wife that he never wanted this, he only wanted her. What are your thoughts?

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When the lotto was started in the Uk, similar reports were read out about these happenings in the US and how badly it had damaged peoples lives.
The first UK winner, I think won around £38 million ?around $76 million US, and he was hounded so badly that he had to give up the life that he knew and completely go into hiding.

Part of the problem with this British winner was the fact that his religion forbade him gambling, and he was given an ultimatum of the money or the religion....and reportedly he chose the money...

It really makes you wonder whether such excesses of money ever really brings happiness, much smaller amounts that makes your life comfortable I don't think would have such a bad effect on people, and maybe should be the way to go with these winnings.

Edited: DianeC on 3rd Feb, 2008 - 7:10pm

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I think perhaps the money is not the issue but how it is handled. Some people go into a crazy lifestyle which causes them a lot of problems but other wise ones, allow themselves a modest "salary" every month and a budget which allows them to do both live a comfortable life and at the same time remain sane and keep some sort of balance.

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No work today for $26m Lotto winner

The $26.5 million Lotto Powerball winner who vowed to keep working didn't show up for his 5am shift today. Ref. Source 7

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