Historic Win Surpasses Net Worth of Rod Stewart and Other Beloved Celebrities
A fortunate lottery player in Austria woke up to a life-changing £201 million jackpot win. This incredible amount of money could buy four Caribbean islands and still leave a few million in the bank. The winner has now surpassed the net worth of well-known names like Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, Sir Tom Jones, and Ed Sheeran.
Record-Breaking Prize
The previous record-breaking jackpot was won by a couple from Gloucestershire in 2022, who banked £184 million. Only 14 players in history have won a prize exceeding £100 million.
Philanthropic Choices
Some lucky winners have chosen to use their newfound wealth for philanthropic endeavors. Frances and Patrick Connolly, who won nearly £115 million on New Year's Day 2019, set up charitable foundations with their jackpot money.
Yearning for Normalcy
Not all winners find joy in their newfound wealth. Builder Steve Thomson, who won £105 million in 2019, wishes he had never won and longs for a normal life again. He now spends most of his days at home, missing the banter of the building site.
A Pact Fulfilled
Darren Gargan, a maintenance manager from Doncaster, won a £1 million EuroMillions jackpot but decided not to keep £100,000 due to an age-old "pact" he made with his colleagues. Instead, he split the money among the workers.
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