The Dark Side Of Winning The Lottery | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary

Follows the lives of a diverse group of six multi-million dollar lottery winners to show how dramatically life-changing the experience can be for the average person; they share their personal stories of success, failure, luck, loss, and redemption.
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[@MEGIDIOT]

There are zero downsides to winning the lottery. It’s some winners that are the problem, not the money.

[@thisisme3238]

Winning the lottery money is simply a magnifier of what's already in the person who won the money...good or bad.

[@RaginAries]

@@thisisme3238 kind of like alcohol

[@thisisme3238]

@@RaginAries Sort of but winning the lottery won't give you serocis of the liver.

[@lazylightning1197]

There are definitely downsides. People treat you differently, 'friends' that come out of the woodwork, family members you never even met before are now calling you daily. You're not sure exactly who you can trust.

[@SM-ce1uy]

@@lazylightning1197 maybe, but it sure beats the lack of freedom in your life, you don't have to report into a job you don't like or work a set number of hours, you can just focus on existing and enjoying the experience. it means peace of mind. new friends can be made to replace the old ones if they no longer serve you, you can marry and create a new family who will be loyal etc

[@lisa-johnson5397]

That lovely lady who was in charge of all the lunch ladies ticket. When she said she would have switched her ticket 🎟 if it was the winner with the lunch ladies ticket, just so that more lives could be changed. I thought that was the sweetest, most humble, good-natured idea. And yet the media thought she would have done the opposite! Just proves that good people don't get changed with money. They still good people.

[@jdub2591]

The Lottery Curse is self inflicted due to poor money management and priorities

[@eddielloyd4070]

lou is a prime example once a gambler always a gambler and always a loser

[@alexcarter8807]

I knew a guy who inherited $400k. He blew it all in less than 4 years and he was living where he didn't have to pay rent. He barely had to pay for food if he didn't want to. And at the time he could have bought a house with a few acres and a barn in a beautiful area (California) for a quarter-mil. But he ended up living in an old RV and then he hung himself.

[@Ostaf52]

It's more common with lottery winners because people who manage their money well don't buy lottery tickets typically.

[@Jezze-rc6yv]

​@@alexcarter8807definition of a foolish man.

[@Jezze-rc6yv]

Say that again loud bruv.

[@cato451]

I don’t get it. Nothing dark about winning the lottery at all. Just happy people living happy lives.

[@habibasouleymanou1855]

Thank you❤️

[@SolidIncMedia]

I guess it shows that money doesn't necessarily buy happiness (well, it does, but only up to a certain amount), nor does it buy everything. These people sound like they had everything already. They had a house, they had a family, they had friends, they had hobbies and they had jobs they enjoyed. Having money doesn't suddenly change you, so your hobbies go from hitting up garage sales on the weekend to joining a hoity-toity country club and playing croquet with a bunch of people you can't stand. If you want to live it up, it comes with hidden costs. Fancy sports car? You have to insure it (which costs more), maintenance costs more etc.. Want a big house? Bigger property taxes, more upkeep, might need to hire cleaners, what do you even do with all the empty rooms? Want to buy a boat? Where are you going to keep it? More taxes to pay, yadda yadda yadda. There's only so much extravagance you can have before it all starts to add up. Society makes it easier to hoard money, than to give it away. Want to fix houses after a storm? Red tape everywhere, lots of coordination needed to get builders in, and so on. Want to donate big money to your local community group? Lots of tax implications, the group may not be equipped to handle that money, they might need volunteers instead, so on and so forth. Want to feed the homeless? Need to start a charity, hire employees, make sure everything is above board, and eat into your money just to get things above board. You can't just go to McDonald's, say "give me 1000 cheeseburgers" and walk through town handing out free food. It costs money to spend and give money, so people generally don't, and so if you just stay modest with what you have, you end up being happier, because if the government takes 50% of $5 million, you're still content with your ice-making refrigerator and your freshly painted house, and aren't panicking about how you're gonna afford your property taxes on your 30 room mansion.

[@Donna_Bug]

This is only one episode in the series

[@GrampiesCorner]

Winning the lottery did not put him on the pills!

[@chelseasummers2365]

This guy is big parma’s dream come true.

[@zariballard]

So where's the dark side? I don't get it. I'd take a lottery win any day.

[@eddielloyd4070]

the dark side is what they had and wasted away ,,lou and curtis especially ,,both blew away millions and still sit in remorse looking at videos of what the good life looked like ,,,,

[@CoreyIsTheName]

"the dark side" is why you clicked the video.

[@SM-ce1uy]

@@eddielloyd4070 it's to do with them and not the money, they should have given it to a wealth manager

[@Alec_Collins78]

@@CoreyIsTheName And the video should make good on its promise.

[@gashacker1]

If I won a million bucks I would buy a nice house in the country.......

[@Mamabeetcho]

now more than ever I've been wanting to win one of those huge lotteries here in the U.S and this video pops up in my notifications

[@d9918]

It's a sign better go and buy a ticket!

[@Ggjj123]

Phylis is adorable. She reminds me of my late grandma. Her laugh is so contagious

[@habibasouleymanou1855]

May she R.I.P 🙏💐

[@lynnlegault9297]

I'd be the same as Phylis I love thrifting

[@lewthrasher5865]

It's awesome to see big families and or farmers win because it's nice to see most still do farming on some level and not worry about having a heart attack. The kids have a choice to farm differently or get out all together.

[@GhastlyCretin]

I feel the opposite. People who still slave away after they win frustrate me. They have all the money in the world and can do anything but lack the imagine to do anything new. Drives me nuts.

[@b4u992]

​@@GhastlyCretin Yeah. Just get a house with low taxes and set aside enough cash to live the rest of your life comfortably without ever working again. Then use the rest of the cash on your interests. ez

[@lewthrasher5865]

@@GhastlyCretin I say that because a driver I know won and quit his job and dropped dead the next day. You still need a purpose on life to get up. I know what you're saying but farm life is not taking a job away from someone who needs a job.

[@nmspy]

to think of all the money ive saved not gambling lol, then to think the things I HAVE wasted it on

[@hothotheat3000]

The problems start because everyone knows you won. ALL winners should be allowed to remain anonymous. If no one knows you have it, you won’t be targeted. You can live a low key life, with ALL your bills paid in full. No need for a huge house and crazy car. Take a nice vacation annually, pay off your mortgage, find a job you love because retiring early can leave you aimless, and above all, SHUT YOUR MOUTH.

[@blkqbano78]

Phyllis is such a sweetheart. Love her personality, we need more people like her.

[@worldview2888]

I am in LOVE with such content!!

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Damn this is old , I wonder how many are still living.

[@mombradshaw5528]

Just like any vessel...if its weak, broken, has holes or is too small...it will NOT be able to properly handly what it receives...It can be a blessing if you are in the right mind frame and your heart is right. On a side note: the title doesn't fit. These people were some of the most wholesome people and i learned a lot. I really never thought about saving all my glass bottles in that way! I just love how this money was a blessing for them and i love their CONTENTMENT with their biggest blessing, their families and friends, i just love it. Im truly so happy for those lunch ladies especially ❤❤

[@professormcclaine5738]

None of them give all the money away in order to be happier. 🙄

[@mikenormandy9250]

Because they need the money. Unlike most who have it, win it or are born into it - don’t need it and give it away. No one is giving anything away they need.

[@professormcclaine5738]

@@mikenormandy9250 So they need something which often winner's of the lottery say makes them unhappy?

[@Happy_Bnzo_Puppy]

(Am I the only one getting depressed by such old documentaries, always thinking that half of the people and all of the animals are probably dead by now? Sorry for off-topic, just wondering. 🤔)

[@jennifersaunders1979]

This documentary will be 19 years old in September. They showed hurricane Frances. Hurricane Frances hit September 2004 in Florida. Yes, I do agree and think the same way.

[@TexasbyStorm]

Intro is WAAAAAAAAAAY TOO long.

[@user-zk8ed4kd2b]

According to credits on my screen, this was originally titled "Millions ( aLottery Story)." It says that it came out in 2006.

[@ThePrimot]

I’d take a lottery win in a heartbeat. Better than being in this perpetual state of eviction/suicide. Money = happiness 100%.

[@rangerannie5636]

Yep... Money would solve all my issues. 💰

[@atodaso1668]

lots of millionaires commit suicide

[@mikenormandy9250]

@@atodaso1668 bc they were either born into it or can’t control their life style. Take an everyday, middle class, blue collar, tax paying citizen (like myself) and I’ll show you how money would cure any issues I have and give me happiness. Give it to someone who deserves it, and they would flourish!

[@amtownsyou]

Yes you'll be happy initially but there's no such thing as a thrill that lasts forever, however I do agree that it's better than being broke but don't get it twisted you'll still get bored

[@atodaso1668]

@@mikenormandy9250 You think the average blue collar worker could control their life style? Some yes, most? No.

[@kyleallen1858]

Why does this look like it was filmed in the 90s lol

[@winklestiltskin]

I just don't understand, with all the things out there to do & places to go, that so many of these people don't seem to change or do anything different. Good for them. Super happy they are happy, but I just have no understanding because there are so many amazing things/places out there to experience.

[@rocky2500]

It's called being happy exactly where you are in life. But I totally agree that I would at least be taking a really great vacation once or twice a year somewhere just to experience the world. Cultures and countries.

[@kyleallen1858]

I remember hearing this story….and I was so stoked for these ladies

[@Tempestelterna]

The real Name of this documentary is called (Millions - a lottery story) that was done in 2006. The title of this video is misleading and is for views only and sets a wrong precedent for what people think the documentary is about.

[@sugar2th173]

This is not dark. It’s very sweet. We’ve all heard the dark stories. This isn’t them.

[@lawrencemaweu]

If you win the lottery, put the money in an investment that endows your monthly expenses, or at least most of them, then live it up with the remainder. That way, you can live happily.

[@KrispyChanges]

Omg Phyllis laugh. What a sweet down home women.

[@kevinc865]

Some are meant for getting money, some are meant for spending money, some are given the chance to be on the opposite side but get carried away with it and go back to working for money. It's really just about financial management along with an allowance budget to make it last longer. Money needs to money to grow best ones have insurances added for protection from losses

[@yingyang1875]

Lou joke was the best thing on this doc 😂

[@aidankey1097]

The the mildly interesting side of winning the lotto should be the real title. Loves the sweet story of the 15 women who pooled in together the best - nothing dark about that if you are looking for dirt. I'm a little mystified by the person who invested in electric cars that never need to be recharged or plugged in - really?! Using a flux capacitor probably.

[@vikkismith7497]

You have a multitude of family like myself.

[@christinagarcia9631]

Donna: “Doctor of rap. Well I’ve got the E…” Me: Dr. Dre! 😅 oh she’s so sweet. Bless her humble soul and the rest of the kitchen staff ❤

[@bennerz3]

Why is this doc so horribly mistitled…they didn’t touch on any stories of the actual failures some people have faced after winning the lottery. The only focus is on being happy regardless of the money. Pretty boring watch tbh

[@tylerufen]

i think there was a problem digitizing this from VHS... it stutters a lot...

[@louloulalee]

Was it filmed with a potato?

[@vikkismith7497]

The horses are running while the men goes to stalls these days 🤣🤣

[@bunnylover6481]

Just how old is this?

[@jennifersaunders1979]

It’ll be 19 years old in September. They showed you scenes from the aftermath of hurricane Frances. Hurricane Frances hit Florida September 2004. It was a category 4 hurricane. 3 weeks after Frances, hurricane Charley made landfall in Lee County.

[@naejin]

Wow, this looks like a old documentary. 20 yrs or so ago?

[@jennifersaunders1979]

It is almost 19 years old. The girlfriend of the old guy who bet at dog races brought up hurricane Frances. Hurricane Frances was September 2004 in FL. Hurricane Frances was a category 4 and three weeks after Frances hurricane Charley made landfall in Lee County.

[@krispy7971]

Lucky lou....and the home of the brave and the home of the braaave 🤔🤯

[@kristensorensen2219]

If you don't want fame you don't want to win a big lottery. I never play!

[@orangeninja912]

Viva Lotto!

[@felixbenitez6169]

There are no Curses. Lottery Winning Curse doesn't exist. It's people been dumb with their choice.

[@CareerDropout.]

Looks like the outbound in winning the lottery is the main factor to it. . .

[@jacobcrumb3323]

The Dark Side of winning a few million??? That has to be the most negative thing I have ever heard!

[@eddielloyd4070]

5 million 30 years ago equates to about 100 million today ,,that is the dark side ,,,those people had everything and now have zero

[@bobjary9382]

I think a lottery win would ruin my life so i steer clear of games of chance with big wins ... I have a couple of good friends but im not sure if any of us could escape the knock on effects of a barrow load of cash landing in my lap .

[@terrondt]

My wife wants nothing to do with buy lottery tickets. I buy em

[@MaxMiniTV]

The title of this video is really disingenuous. None of these people are worse off for having won. Just because they spent or lost it doesn't mean it's a "dark side."

[@dannybartlett4225]

they all gone now ??

[@europeeurope5405]

These KZbin commercials every 5 min, they are sick, crazy, They should be sent to work camps in North Koreea

[@vikkismith7497]

I don't care about the dark side of it if win billion.

[@paigemccormick6519]

That dirty joke lost me.

[@buckysixteen]

I am honored and grateful to have won the lottery jackpot. 🙏😇🌌💰

[@jason4275]

I see no darkside in this video.

[@TheVargasm123]

Jesus Christ is my wealth! Amen🙏

[@habibasouleymanou1855]

Am the next big winner 🤑 yh baby🙌

[@Mister-Mike]

yo why this video from like 1998

[@eleanoraisyah925]

B.O.R.I.N.G. Boring! Boring! Boring! Boring with a capital B! Bye felicia!

[@CDigata]

720p?

[@vikkismith7497]

Avenue P is in midwood. Louise, Lou😃😃

[@AlonsoEstradaLove]

Fake title

[@seekingthemiddleway4048]

Got bored after half an hour.

[@bobholyoake8577]

Dont blame the lottery.

[@ellie698]

17 minutes in and this is really boring. Does it ever get interesting?

[@bennerz3]

No

[@spencerhonda7445]

This couldn't have possibly been more boring or draggy.

[@janiqueunique8361]

Attention seeking!..give the money away!

[@IDCWhatUThink]

That man Lucky Lue just changed/saved my life

[@johayes7529]

😂😂😂😂well done kid..This is gold... you're the hottest potato in the movement 🤟🧚‍♀️🦄

[@fredotre1112]

So far its a boring story im waiting on the story of the lottery really dont want to hear about their life before

[@willatwood]

I would gladly win the lottery and take the chance of being one of these statistics. But, I think I'd actually be able to keep from going broke, easily!

[@Zombie_Trooper]

"I hate those people who love to tell you Money is the root of all that kills They have never been poor They have never had the joy of A welfare Christmas."

[@begonebegone7825]

IT'S the LOVE OF MONEY NOT MONEY ITSELF

[@nobodysbaby5048]

I have. Someone examined the fatalities on the Titanic by economic class & it was very enlightening. Economic class actually impacted chances for survival.

[@Bass-n-Boom]

MONEY ain't "the root of all evil"... But...The LOVE Of It, IS!! ...you'll never find a happy greedy-person. Money in & of itself is a Blessing! 🙌🏻

[@obersturmfuhrer88]

@nobodys baby so the ones with money were saved because they were considered above the others. The third class were not looked upon as human.

[@rocky2500]

Yep! Money doesn't buy love but it 100% buys happiness. After all most of people's issues that cause unhappiness is related to lack of financial stability

[@lanascottlighthouse4934]

Loved the dirty jokes made my day

[@casandrabullock9497]

Dr of rap ...... Dre (crossword puzzle) I've had money and I've been poor and I can tell you right now money absolutely buys happiness because it by security for you and those you care about that's my opinion but I think anyone that says money can't buy happiness really hasn't been all that poor. Just my opinion.

[@mombradshaw5528]

That woman whos husband bought the ticket for the school women, shes just such a wonderful person....She could have kept it but she was so excited to make their lives financially easier. My favorite part was the $5 mill winner that spent it but God showed him what the REAL LOTTERY is..Winning an eternity with Jesus❤

[@begonebegone7825]

There is no dark side of winning the lotto, there's fools who win and don't thank GOD they did and use the money foolishly!!!!

[@aprilsmith3683]

Did the person who penned the title for this documentary actually watch this film... I rather enjoyed these honest...straightforward...hardworking folks... Individuals living their lives without apology...not harming a soul... A couple of thieving charlatans behind the scenes though... 🇿🇦

[@jennifersaunders1979]

It is a click bait title to get you to click on it and watch it. It worked. We’re watching it. I haven’t seen anything negative.

[@aprilsmith3683]

@Jennifer Saunders ...Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... Yes I agree... My response to the "clickbait" title was a little churlish... 🇿🇦

[@ellymae00]

Only those with money can claim that money can't buy happiness.

[@R_Ali]

That Lou character is very irritating not funny at all

[@earlysundays9544]

@38:41 Irving "Bald Eagle" Beck. It's that era of brutal love/honesty in the form of a nickname, that is very needed today.

[@elizethompson8627]

The one dj on a radio station here said one day that his co-presenter is always on her phone. He asked her, tell me if you win the lotto will you be on the phone to tell all and sundry? She said are you crazy I am telling everyone it is absolutely not me. I think that would be a good dose of advice

[@matuto2007]

Depressing segment…

[@sodamncutestud2]

If you can’t budget $100, you won’t be able to budget $10,000,000 contrary to popular belief.

[@nobodysbaby5048]

This doc should've had Mellencamps "Small Town" for it's soundtrack. I could hear it in my head while watching.

[@williamwinn948]

If your life is a mess and you are having lots of problems, money will not make things better it will only amplify it.

[@rachellewis9251]

So what's the dark side?

[@KrispyChanges]

Omg that guys joke at the beginning about the weather

[@gregh_777]

that was dr dre, for anyone who struggles with crosswords

[@oldhickory4686]

If this was filmed today, someone would be killed if people knew you had that kind of money. People then had a work ethic, and were grateful in life, today no one would ever keep their job. Shows you how quickly our society has decayed.

[@zothanfela7688]

Let's watch it.... Yippee!!!

[@TheReallDonaldTrump]

I can't wait to watch this

[@D.F317]

What is the dark side? That money will not last forever??

[@daniellucero6036]

Dark side is ignorance of money management.

[@UnforgivN]

I want to join the dark side

[@thatomofolo452]

🙊🤭

[@tka1528]

If I ever won the lottery, I'd want to be the only winner of one of the big jackpots they been having like the 1.5 billion, why because I'm a greedy sob, LOL

[@LunaBella144]

This. IS. America. Iconic. Cheers for posting! 🥲