The $700 Powerball jackpot – the tenth largest in US history – is up for grabs on Saturday night. Winning a giant sum of money can open up a world of possibilities, from a new home to a giant charity donation. Here’s how some of the revealed winners spent their money when they found out they were rich.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Millions are asking this question as they compete for the tenth biggest lottery prize in US history – the $700 million Powerball jackpot. The draw will take place Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
In January, someone hit the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot on a ticket purchased in Maine. And last November, a winning ticket to the biggest Powerball jackpot was purchased at an auto shop in Altadena, California, for a staggering $2.04 billion.
Winning the jackpot can open up a world of possibilities for lottery winners to finally buy a new home, find a new job they’re passionate about, or start an organization focused on a cause they care about.
However, hitting the jackpot can also take a bad turn. In fact, many lottery winners end up screwing it up.
Here are the top things 14 different lottery winners spent their money on.