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21 lottery winners who blew it all

Michael B Kelley,Pamela EngelFeb 12, 2015, 00:47 IST

As the Powerball jackpot nears $500 million, we're reminded that winning the lottery will not solve all of life's problems.

In fact, many people's lives became notably worse after they got super rich, and they managed to lose it all quite quickly.

Mandi Woodruff contributed to this report.