Would you actually want to win the lottery

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I'm talking the big big amounts like the 200 million like on the euro millions i always thought i would, no money worries, nice house, quit my job etc etc but now im getting older (late 30s) i honestly don't think i would. I'd love enough to pay of mortgage, a new car and some nice holidays and some home renovations. But to actually win 200 million i honestly think I'd be miserable as it would change everything and I'm just happy where I'm at. I wouldn't want to be unemployed, not being able to trust who your real friends are, security issues, moving home etc I just don't think it sounds that great in reality.

Good god yes. I would be such a good winner.

Sort of but that is such a silly amount of money. Even one million would be life changing.

Let me think yes!

Tbh I’ve always said I wouldn’t know how to handle that much money, who to trust, which bank to trust etc, obviously I’d rather that amount than nothing but I’d also be happy with 1 mil, it’s an obscene amount of money, once I’ve done the usuals, house, car, holidays, holiday homes, gift family members. You’d be able to still live off the interest alone.

Yes I would. We have a huge family so would love to help everyone out. Would also obviously do charitable stuff.
And I’d have a house with a pool. I think it must be the height of luxury to be able to go downstairs and have a swim first thing.

Hell yeah. Been poor all my adult life thanks to feckless men so would love it.

I think i know this family... if it is who I am thinking of, I know the lady and she just disappeared from everwhere, which is sad cause it would have been nice to be able to stay in touch with her and catch up now and then. I have tried reaching out but just get ignored, I do wonder why as its only to say hi and see how life is for her, wishing her and her family all the best etc, but im not in her shoes and maybe she is worried that people have a motive or she is just a different person now. They seem to have an amazing life now from what I have heard and seen but I guess you never know how they really feel. I guess it kind get lonely at times because no one they know is in their shoes. I do wish them all the best, but it might have been better for them to stay anonymous.

Oh goodness yes . The power it buys id be able to set up charities ,lobby groups on all sorts of things ! From mold in rented homes to proper dyslexia education and reading support in school and a million things in between

• as well as buying lots of nice things for myself and family of course

Yes 100%.

Absolutely. I'd much rather have more than I need and change more lives than my own. Get a little house, new car, a holiday once a year and a simple income for life...then the same for others.

No I wouldn’t want to win a huge sum like that- it’s just a ridiculous amount of money, more than anyone could ever need. Yes, you can give most of it away but it’s still a finite amount and you still have to make decisions. How much do you give to family? How much to friends? Do some friends get more than others? Which charities get the most? Which charities don’t get any at all?

And then I’d just spend the rest of my life worrying and feeling guilty about how I’d allocated the funds.

So while a few million would be great, multiple millions would just cause me huge anxiety.

Yes most definitely . Id give most of it to my children & leave some in trust for my grandchildren , donate some to charity and enjoy the rest . Making others happy certainly wouldn’t make me miserable !

Yes, definitely. I would give a lot of it away. I have got nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. All needing a sub. I have always wanted to own a race horse. Owning a football club would be fun as well. I would love to have a Ferrari. Then there is jewellery. etc etc

Yes.

Absolutely this!

I think it would bring stresses far more than it would bring freedom. I’d be over the moon with £3m enough to retire on and treat my closest family.

Yes, I’d love to win it, and like many other people on this board I would also give a lot of it away. I don’t have a family to worry about (although my partner does and I’d probably just give him half and he can do what he wants with it).

I just need somewhere small but relatively nice to live, some money to blow on whatever I like the look of, and to not have to worry about bills for the rest of my life. After that, I’d give it away in ways that will improve people’s lives.

I agree that it would bring stress and a massive headache. How do you decide who you give the money to and who you don't? I think it would have the potential to destroy some relationships depending on what your decisions were. Which bank do you go to? How do you hide it so people don't know you're a lottery winner? Or do you tell the truth but then always wonder who is genuine?

DH and I have agreed that our perfect amount to win is the £1 million on the Premium Bonds. Enough to pay off the mortgage, help some other people and give DDs a nest egg. Enough that we still need to work but can choose what we want to do and work part time rather than stick in jobs for the money. And enough to have some lovely holidays and to pass off as having received an inheritance from a fictional elderly aunt.

Yes I would. I have a comfortable life but sadly not much financial independence (husband has good pension, I don’t thanks to making stupid decisions when younger).

Tbh I’d give a lot of it away but it would be lovely to have options (I’d prefer to win a smaller amount as it would be less stressful) and I don’t know why the lottery doesn’t cap winnings at 1m and have more winners. Makes far more sense and I think more people would play with higher odds of winning.

Yes! I could buy myself a nice house outright, put some aside for the kids (Uni/house/car) give some to family, friends, charity, take lots of people on a free holiday then make sure I have enough invested to give me an income for life.

The only issue would be giving some away to friends and family. I would want to give plenty away to help change their lives but I've heard so many stories about it changing your relationship because they always expect free money. I genuinely wouldn't mind paying for them if we were out together but it's the expectation that causes the issues.

Yes. I want a coastal house and a new car and I have no way of ever affording that without a lottery win.

I’ll happily give the rest away once I’ve got that.

Yes. All the hand wringing and soul searching we read about will instantly change if the cheque arrives. Of course there may be issues but I never see the rich worrying about them. You will have financial advice and hopefully common sense. If your partner leaves you for a 19 year old and a gold plated Ferrari then that shows their true character. If your children insist on an apartment in Manhattan and an Omaze house that's up to you. But having the money gives you a lot of options.Given the CF threads we read about probably best to keep quiet

Yes I would, I would buy myself a nice 4 bed house for me and my children, a nice new car and treat us all to a nice family holiday. I feel after the last 5 years I deserve it. 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

HECK YES. I dont understand people saying it would make them uncomfortable - you can give most of it away to charity if you so wish and keep the amount that feels ok to you. You could help so many people with a very large amount.

Noone is forcing you to keep it 🤣