UK woman who went through £1.8M lottery winnings says she "spent it wisely" and "had a great time"

Comment #26

Artist77 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:10:30 GMT

Nothing wrong with plastic surgery and a lot of men get it as well. But it looks like she had too much fillers or fat grafting like Madonna. The goal is to look refreshed.

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dannyct — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:27:53 GMT

She probably had some plastic surgery! When I read stories like this, it proves that culture matters. If only she had a better family life, she wouldn't have been so irresponsible.

Comment #24

Rexer90 — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:04:55 GMT

What happened to her face

Comment #23

KY Floyd — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:16:09 GMT

But she bought 30 of them. 30 used cars.

In 8 years. Thats a used car every 14 weeks. Was she buying really crappy used cars, or did she just feel a need to get a new used car that often

Comment #22

dannyct — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:27:07 GMT

By 2010, his spending had blown through his Lotto winnings and he reapplied for his old job as a binman.

Since going bankrupt Michael found new work in Scotland as a coalman and reportedly got back together with ex-wife Sandra.

He's previously said he doesn't regret winning the lottery as it brought him 'years of fun for a pound', though he did seem unhappy with the Z4, describing it as 's**t'.

Comment #21

dannyct — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:23:00 GMT

As for what he actually wanted to spend his money on, one of the first things Michael did with his 9.7 million pot of Lotto winnings was give a million quid each to his mum, aunt and sister.

He set up a 3.9 million investment bond, while he also invested another million into Rangers, his favourite football club, and says he bought ' 150,000 in gold'.

Among his purchases with his Lotto winnings were a 325,000 mansion, which sounds pretty cheap for a house these days, 'getting on for half... [ More ]

Comment #20

dannyct — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:17:54 GMT

Michael Carroll got his ticket to fame and fortune in November 2002 when he won big on a 1 ticket at his first time of playing.

That fortune was supposed to last him a lifetime, instead he spent it all and went bankrupt in just a few years.

Just 19-years-old when he won big, Michael didn't even have a bank account to deposit his winnings in, and he soon gained notoriety as a 'Lotto lout' in the media.

He also ended up becoming a target for people who wanted a slice of his money and w... [ More ]

Comment #19

CDanaT — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:38:38 GMT

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Artist77 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:44:44 GMT

Even Walmart sells authenticated used Hermes bags for 20 to 30 k plus.

Comment #17

justadream — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:09:35 GMT

Google Hermes Handbags. Some of those run more than the price of a house. Resale value yes but only with the right buyer.

Comment #16

dannyct — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:37:26 GMT

In the UK, Lara Griffiths would be considered a chav.

Comment #15

dannyct — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:26:14 GMT

A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted

Comment #14

dannyct — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:17:32 GMT

According to Camelot, the National Lottery s organiser, one in 20 of the winners it surveys every year now has less money than they won, while one in five say, the money has not made them happier.

If you ve secured a large win, it s likely you will be visited by someone like Andy Carter, he is a senior special adviser for Camelot. He s been telling people that their life is about to change dramatically for 16 years, and has met more than 2,000 winners.

We re making sure we re not just t... [ More ]

Comment #13

dannyct — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:52:32 GMT

What to do when you win the lottery? (according to the experts)

A Euromillions win changes lives, but advice is essential if you don't want to lose it all

Twice a month for the last eight years, Robin Melley has been tasked with helping some of the luckiest people in the country.

A financial adviser from Bridgnorth, his firm Matrix Capital has been the place where those who win a 1m Premium Bond jackpot are sent to navigate their new-found wealth.

After being given the news by Age... [ More ]

Comment #12

dannyct — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:24:47 GMT

The first mistake they made was going public about their win. UK National Lottery winners have the right to remain anonymous, the vast majority do so.

Comment #11

Artist77 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:20:37 GMT

I agree 110%.

Comment #10

Artist77 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:15:04 GMT

Celebrities sell their handbags all the time. There are online sites that authenticate them for resale.

I'd buy a knockoff from China before buying a used handbag. Dhgate is supposed to be good. I want some knockoff Gucci tennis shoes. I love Gucci. Not a Louis fan.

Comment #9

JustMaybe — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:55:17 GMT

Work is very important and I think so many people under estimate that importance of work in our lives.

Our days or nights get filled up with work, which occupies a reasonable chunk of our time.

So when you win the lottery and quit every form of work, you suddenly have all this chuck of time with mostly nothing to do

You can't be on vacation 24/7/365, it's tiring.

Am pretty sure if she kept her job and maybe scaled down on hours or something she would have been good.

These ar... [ More ]

Comment #8

sully16 — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:30:46 GMT

Only if they are in good shape, no stains or scuffs and they are not knock offs.

Comment #7

CDanaT — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:36:15 GMT

15 designer handbags ???....In 8 years ???....I have to admit I'm 100% in the dark on those items. Ladies, is that profitable on a resale market

Comment #6

Think — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:18:21 GMT

Her problem was that 2.25 million wasn't enough. She won and got to go on one huge long vacation but couldn't stay on it.

I wonder if 22.5 million would have been enough for them. She is 53 so she has got around another 30 years so factor in inflation with her spending rate and how much would have she need to keep on that pace

Comment #5

Artist77 — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:55:32 GMT

She did try to budget with flying economy and buying used cars. The volume was the issue. Bet she got good deals on the handbags in Dubai.

One really needs to develop hobbies and interests long before winning the lottery and retiring. She was bored so she spent money.

Comment #4

hearsetrax — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:54:30 GMT

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Todd — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:29:17 GMT

The part I like is that she only bought used cars. But she bought 30 of them. 30 used cars.

Comment #2

sully16 — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:23:02 GMT

lol, Her all seeing eye missed the mark, she spent her money like a drunk sailor with the IQ of 54.

She did it her way.

Comment #1

Brock Lee — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:55:35 GMT

nice. the finishing touch is a no regerts tattoo.

UK woman who went through £1.8M lottery winnings says she "spent it wisely" and "had a great time"

Lottery Post — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:49:07 GMT

Lottery winner rebukes claims that she carelessly squandered money

By Kate Northrop

A lottery winner from the United Kingdom says she is tired of claims that she handled her win irresponsibly, saying that she's happy with how she spent her 1.8 million (US$2.25 million) in winnings and had a great time.

Despite buying secondhand cars and flying economy, Lara Griffiths, 53, of West Yorkshire, says she doesn't regret going through a 1.8 million lottery prize she won with her then-husba... [ More ]