So you think winning the lottery will solve your problems.
Jack Whittaker did and he won $315 million on Christmas Day 2002.
...as Whittaker celebrated his good fortune, he had no way of knowing that he was embarking on a journey that would lead to tragedy and the loss of everything he held dear.
Powerball Winner Says He's Cursed
Whittaker now says that he regrets winning the lottery.
"Since I won the lottery, I think there is no control for greed," he said. "I think if you have something, there's always someone else that wants it. I wish I'd torn that ticket up."
Whittaker had the very best of intentions: He truly wanted to share his good fortune and help people.
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