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1. www.cbc.ca › radio › costoflivingGood news! How winning the lottery won't ruin your life

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   Jan 10, 2020 · The myth of the doomed lottery winner, cursed to a life of misery after coming into a windfall of money, is well known. But not to worry! Should you hit that one-in-several-billion chance to win ...

2. dailyhive.com › what-to-do-if-you-win-the-lotteryHere's what you should ACTUALLY do if you win the lottery

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   Oct 4, 2022 · Lottery player buys car without even asking for the price after massive win; Lottery player wins $1,000 a day for life, opts for multimillion dollar lump sum; Stop, think, and breathe. So, you just found out you have a winning lottery ticket? Before you go to claim your prize, Desbiens advises you to stop, think, and breathe.

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3. northernontario.ctvnews.ca › some-advice-on-whatSome advice on what to do if you win the $70M Lotto Max prize

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   Jun 18, 2021 · Ontario Lottery & Gaming is again seeing record lottery ticket sales, with an estimated $140 million in prizes up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto Max draw, including a $70 million top prize. Tony Bitonti, OLG’S director of communications, said Ontario has seen its share of $70 million winners.

4. www.sbs.com.au › news › articleA classic psychology study on why winning the lottery won’t ...

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   The lottery winners did report more present happiness than the accident victims (an average of 4 out of 5, as compared to the victims’ 2.96), but as the authors note, “the paraplegic rating of ...

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5. www.stlouistrust.com › insights › debunking-the-mythDebunking The Myth: The Surprising Truth About Lottery ...

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   Sep 5, 2023 · The 1978 Study on Lottery Winners and Accident Victims. The third reason we think winning the lottery isn’t all it’s cracked up to be is because of an influential 1978 study comparing the happiness of lottery winners, recently paralyzed accident victims, and a control group (a pretty diverse group!).

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7. www.psychologytoday.com › gb › blogThe 3 Worst Fears About Winning the Lottery | Psychology ...

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   Lottery winners often find themselves facing a sudden loss of privacy as their identities become public knowledge. They may be inundated with requests for interviews, financial advice, or even ...

8. www.lotteryuniverse.com › stories › why-we-cantWhy We Can't Resist the Lottery: The Mind-Blowing Psychology ...

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   Nov 11, 2024 · Stories of lottery winners, like the tale of the office pool that won a massive Mega Millions jackpot, stir up feelings of envy and the desire to participate. These stories tap into our fear of missing out on a communal windfall, compelling us to buy a ticket, just in case.

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   Are you set for life if you win the lottery?

   • Should you hit that one-in-several-billion chance to win the big dollars, the myth isn't true and your life won't be ruined, at least according to several former lottery winners and other experts. However if you do win – and remember the chances are infinitesimally small – you might not be quite as set for life as you think.

   Good news! How winning the lottery won't ruin your life

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   Are lottery winners happier than accident victims?

   • The lottery winners did report more present happiness than the accident victims (an average of 4 out of 5, as compared to the victims’ 2.96), but as the authors note, “the paraplegic rating of present happiness is still above the midpoint of the scale and … the accident victims did not appear nearly as unhappy as might have been expected.”

   A classic psychology study on why winning the lottery won’t ... - SBS

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   Will winning the lottery ruin your life?

   • A sign in a store window in downtown Toronto advertises a big lottery draw. (Muriel Draaisma/CBC) Cost of Living 11:47 Good news! How winning the lottery won't ruin your life The myth of the doomed lottery winner, cursed to a life of misery after coming into a windfall of money, is well known. But not to worry!

   Good news! How winning the lottery won't ruin your life

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   Are lottery winners happy?

   • One study published in 1978 talked to a small sample of 22 lottery winners about their everyday happiness. When compared to a group of traumatic accident survivors and a control group of everyday people, researchers found the lotto winners weren't much happier. This study helped plant the seed of the depressed millionaire.

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   Do you defy the odds to win a lottery ticket?

   • lf you defy the odds and find yourself with one a winning ticket, Pattie Lovett-Reid, chief financial commentator for CTV News, has some advice. Lovett-Reid's first tip is to resist telling anyone, at least not right away. “Family, friends, charities, they all come knocking, and you may be unprepared in terms of how to respond,” she said.

   Some advice on what to do if you win the $70M Lotto Max prize

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   What happens if you win a lottery?

   • Lottery winners often find themselves facing a sudden loss of privacy as their identities become public knowledge. They may be inundated with requests for interviews, financial advice, or even unsolicited proposals. The constant attention can be overwhelming and disruptive to their personal lives.

   The 3 Worst Fears About Winning the Lottery - Psychology Today

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