It could be argued that the lottery is one of the best possible ways to become an instant millionaire without really working at something. As such, you might be tempted to think that it is a game for the general population only. Well, it seems that not only students and employees dream of getting millions of dollars overnight. When playing the lottery, you should know that you are up against some of the biggest celebrities in the entire world. Let us tell you about the major lottery aficionados in Tinseltown so that you can fully grasp the immense appeal of the lottery.
1. Madonna
While this may seem hard to believe, the Queen of Pop herself is a lottery buff. She plays the SuperEnalotto regularly to honor her Italian roots, but also to support the local lottery market. But Madonna is not only a regular player, she is also one of the big winners in the SuperEnalotto lottery. Back in 2012, she bought 100 tickets and won a staggering €120,000, which amounted to approximately $250,000. She was extremely pleased to be one of the winners, but she eventually decided to donate the entire amount to charity. Her winnings were used to build a school in Malawi, South Africa. If you want to follow in Madonna’s footsteps, you should know that you can participate in the world lotteries, including the SuperEnalotto or the American lotto giants – Mega Millions and Powerball, by playing online.
2. Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell is one of the wealthiest people in show business, but it seems that his passion for the lottery did not fade as his fortune got bigger. “I still buy lottery tickets. I still play”, said the TV star in an interview. However, he did mention that he always ticks the no publicity box on his tickets because he doesn’t want anybody to know about his winnings. While it is clear that an extra million or two from the lottery will not change Mr. Cowell’s life in any significant way, the fact that he continues to play points out perfectly just how irresistible the lottery dream is to everybody.
3. Hugh Jackman
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The Australian actor has always been extremely passionate about playing the lottery. In fact, he has established a tradition of buying lottery tickets for his work colleagues that he has kept over the years. He now buys lottery tickets for the crew members from the film sets he’s working on as a means of keeping his tradition alive. While Hugh Jackman’s lottery endeavors may not have generated spectacular wins, it seems that it is an excellent on-set bonding activity.
4. George Clooney
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Clooney is yet another SuperEnalotto fan. The £117 million jackpot in 2010 was tempting enough for him to invest as much as €1,500 in lottery tickets. His aim was to use any winnings generated by his tickets to help the Haiti earthquake victims. While his goal was admirably noble, he did not win the SuperEnalotto that time, but this hasn’t stopped him from playing the lottery.
5. Elizabeth Hurley
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George Clooney’s plans for the SuperEnalotto inspired his friend, actress Elizabeth Hurley to play the lottery as well. Tempted by the record-breaking jackpot in 2010, she bought as many as 500 tickets hoping that her winnings could be used to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Unfortunately, she did not win either, but her noble gesture serves as an excellent example for lottery players from all over the world.
6. Paris Hilton
Not even the Hilton heiress could resist the temptation of playing the SuperEnalotto lottery. Back in 2008, she bought a whopping 1500 tickets in the Italian lottery hoping that she would win the huge jackpot. Paris Hilton’s big lottery endeavor was captured by paparazzi and the story became a tabloid sensation. She then said that she aimed to donate 10% of her winnings to charity if she got the winning numbers. However, to Paris’ great disappointment, her big purchase did not lead to any winnings that time.
7. Kirstie Alley
Actress Kirstie Alley is a big fan of the California Lottery. While she hasn’t shared her lottery routine with the media, it seems that the actress has everything planned out in case she ever wins. Back in 2012, her lottery tweet became an internet hit. “If I win the Cali lottery, I’d get 500 million, less 250 million off the top for the IRS, minus 100 mil to charities, minus”, wrote the actress.
As you can see, even Hollywood’s finest are unable to resist the tempting lottery jackpots. This is the best proof that playing the lottery is one of the most popular traditions in modern society. So, take a chance and maybe you will be the one who beats the odds and becomes the next big lottery winner.
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