Jackpot Millionaire and a Life Of Misery 😥

Jack Whittaker won a $314 million Powerball jackpot in 2002

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It was the biggest lottery prize in history at that time.

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He was a construction worker in west vergenia, known for his oversized cowboy and a big personality.

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He donated stacks of cash to churches, dinner waitress, gave handouts, family members, strangers and his local strip club.

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His wife left him and his house burned down.

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He lost a daughter to cancer, and a granddaughter to drug use.

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Whitaker died at the age of 72.

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