10 People Who Won the Lottery — Then Lost it All

by Drea Knufken September 9, 2009, 12:38 pm 75.8k Views

5. Luke Pittard

Welshman Luke Pittard won £1.3 million in a 2006 UK lottery play. He spent a portion of his prize money on a Canary Islands holiday, a wedding, and new house.

After only 18 months, however, Pittard felt bored. Early retirement didn’t suit him. So he returned to his previous job—at a Cardiff, Wales McDonald’s restaurant. Back among burgers, he feels much happier, despite the fact that his winnings interest makes him more than his restaurant wage.

Though Pittard didn’t lose all his winnings, his unique choice of post-lottery employment earns him a spot on this list.

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Written by Drea Knufken

Currently, I create and execute content- and PR strategies for clients, including thought leadership and messaging. I also ghostwrite and produce press releases, white papers, case studies and other collateral.