A Cautionary Tale For Future Lottery Winners

Marie’s story is the perfect example of having too much and not knowing what to do with it. Unfortunately, this happens all the time, even to other lottery winners. There are numerous lists on the internet with other winners with similar stories. This phenomenon even has a name, “The Lottery Curse.”

According to Business Insider, William Post won $16 million in the lottery in 1988 but was in debt nearly a year later, and allegedly his brother put a hit on him. To be safe, having a good support system is paramount if you’re ever lucky enough to hit the jackpot.