You Win Some, You Lose Some: Lottery Winners Who Lost Everything

The Twice-Lotto Winner With a Gambling Problem

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Evelyn Basehore won $3.9 million in 1985 and just five months later hit the jackpot in the same game to add another $1.4 million to her personal bank account. After spending like crazy, gambling much of her money away in Atlantic City slots, and giving money to family and friends, the New Yorker was broke in just 15 years and now lives in a trailer in Brick, New Jersey.

By the looks of this picture, at least she made the most of her earnings. She sure did flaunt what she had and wanted everyone to know.