20 lottery winners who lost every penny

Mark Abadi

  • The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $625 million after nobody won on Wednesday.

  • While it may be tempting, buying a lottery ticket is almost certainly not worth it.

  • History has shown us countless examples of lottery winners whose lives took a turn for the worse after hitting the jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot reached a staggering $625 million after nobody won Wednesday's drawing.

The announcement gives hope to lottery players across the country who dream of striking it rich with a few lucky numbers.

While buying a ticket may seem tempting, the numbers suggest that it almost certainly isn't worth it.

But even if it does pan out, winning the lottery will not solve all of life's problems.

In fact, many people's lives became notably worse after they hit the jackpot, as you can see from the following cautionary tales.

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