From Rags to Riches and Back: The Story of Michael Carroll
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In 2002, Michael Carroll, a garbage collector from England, won nearly £10 million in the lottery. Life gave him a chance — but he quickly burned through it.
He generously gave part of the money to relatives and spent the rest on parties, drugs, alcohol, and cars. His mansion turned into a hub for wild nights and reckless races. The tabloids dubbed him the “Lottery Lout” and “King of Chavs.”
Within a few years, the fortune was gone. By 2013, Michael was homeless, living in cheap hotels and taking odd jobs. Eventually, he worked at a slaughterhouse and later became a coal deliveryman.
Today, he lives a modest life and claims he's happier now than when he was rich. He still plays the lottery — but says money isn’t always a blessing.
He generously gave part of the money to relatives and spent the rest on parties, drugs, alcohol, and cars. His mansion turned into a hub for wild nights and reckless races. The tabloids dubbed him the “Lottery Lout” and “King of Chavs.”
Within a few years, the fortune was gone. By 2013, Michael was homeless, living in cheap hotels and taking odd jobs. Eventually, he worked at a slaughterhouse and later became a coal deliveryman.
Today, he lives a modest life and claims he's happier now than when he was rich. He still plays the lottery — but says money isn’t always a blessing.