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Ever wondered what you would buy with your lottery winnings? A mansion? A zoo? A private island? A sports car? Anything that money can buy? These seven luxury purchases were made by lottery winners after they won a large sum!


This is such an obvious choice but one of the most popular luxury items purchased after winning a hefty payout. There’s more to driving a flashy car – it’s a symbol of wealth, power and style. A Lamborghini ranges between $20,000- $500,000 (R339,842- R 8,496,055) but that’s pocket change compared to a large lottery payout.


Yachts are probably the preferred mode of travelling for the rich and famous. It could be yours too. They are the ideal way to travel in style to your luxurious vacations away from prying eyes.

For many people, purchasing their dream home (and a few extra properties) is at the top of their list when they come into a huge sum of money. Looking for your own private island or a mansion with an ocean-view is a good start.


Traveling the world is at the heart of most people’s bucket lists. When most people win the lottery, a luxurious trip somewhere in the world is a given. Imagine traveling in first-class, a chauffeur awaiting to take you to a 5-star hotel – can it get any better?


Giving back feels good and in many cases, a certain percentage of lottery winnings go towards supporting a good cause. Getting free education or a chance to donate to your favourite charities are also two luxuries many individuals cannot afford. For many lottery winners, this is a nice way to spend their windfall.


Procedures with top doctors is pocket change compared to lottery winnings. You could enjoy the luxury of tweaking your body, in fact, you would have enough for a complete makeover if you desired. If you are Tik-Toker then you’ll be familiar with the latest obsession with BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) – “a fat transfer operation that takes fat from one part of the body to be injected into the buttocks for an enhanced and more voluminous look”. This procedure costs between $2000 and $12,000 but varies per surgeon.


A number of lottery winners continue to bet their winnings. It’s quite a common occurrence for some people to win the lottery twice.



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Top Luxury Purchases Made by Lottery Winners

Ghost-hunting, flushing it down the toilet to giving it all away – these are some of the bizarre ways lottery winners spend their winnings.


It's obvious that a lottery winner would splurge on flashy cars, lavish mansions and luxury holidays but different strokes for different folks, right? With a major lottery payout, the world is your oyster.

Here’s a list of strange ways lottery winners spent the cash…



 
A couple from Nottingham won the National Lottery’s Set For Life, which pays them £10k (R169,902) per month for 30 years of which they spend on ghost-hunting trips. The couple quit their day jobs to attend ‘lots more paranormal activities’ and document their experiences online.



A £115million (over R1,9 Billion) payout is enough to not only change the winner’s life but also the lives of everyone around them. Frances and Patrick Connolly gave up over half of their winnings to 175 people. "That’s £60 Million (over R1,01 Billion) worth of love," Frances said. "I’ve had more joy from changing lives than buying jewellery. However, the Connolly’s did splurge on a £1.9 Million (R32 Million) five-bedroom house, a second-hand Jaguar for £2,000 (R33,960) and a trip to New Zealand, flying business class.



Angela Maier reportedly flushed her €400,000 (over R6,7 Million) winnings down the toilet to avoid paying for hospice bills for her late husband. The German lottery winner was said to have been served with a bill from the hospice that cared for her husband before he passed away, shortly after her win. Instead of paying, she claims to have drunk five bottles of Champagne and tore up all 800 of the €500 (R8,495) notes she won and flushed them down the toilet. Nonetheless, she did settle the €4,000 (R67,924) bill.

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Picture yourself waking up on a private island every morning on a luxurious beach house surrounded by beautiful sunrises, crystal clear and tranquil ocean waters, white sandy beaches that stretch for miles, a cool breeze and a beach bar – absolute bliss! Now imagine owning your own private island. Well with a major lottery payout purchasing an extravagant private island is possible, so, here is a list of some of the world’s most expensive private islands you could purchase if you won a major lottery jackpot…

Breathtakingly beautiful, Caye Chapel, is situated in Belize on the eastern coast of Central America, surrounded by Caribbean Sea shorelines. The island which is one of the most expensive in the world consists of an 18-hole golf course and a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse which consists of some of the most beautiful places on the island, a luxurious pool and bar. All of this is surrounded by the most beautiful views and landscapes.

Stretching over 23km and valued at R1,5 billion, Macapule is the most expensive private island in the Sea of Cortez. This beautiful land is almost completely isolated from civilisation and is filled with the beauty of nature. Completely underdeveloped, Macapule serves as the perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Valued at approximately R1,6 billion, Ronde Island is the most expensive private Islands in the Grenadines. This spectacular island is spread across 2000 acres and consists of the most beautiful landscapes and natural beauty. Not to mention, the island consists of miraculous caves which leads to an incredible underground cavern. Ronde island is truly a beautiful sight.

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands – R1,6 Billion

Owned by billionaire, Richard Branson, the famous Necker island is valued at approximately R1,6 billion. It doesn’t’ get more luxurious than this astounding island which can accommodate up to 28 guests and is known to be one of the ultimate party destinations. The exotic Necker Island is the epitome of opulence and a sight one could only dream of.

Lanai Island is an isolated piece of heaven, situated in Hawaii and is the most expensive private island in the world, estimated at R10 billion. Commonly known as ‘the pineapple island’, this remarkably beautiful island is the perfect escape from the busy city life and is made up of peaceful ocean, white sandy oceans and some of the most impressive views and landscapes. Apart from relaxing, Lanai is filled with beautiful sights and many wonderful activities for the whole family.

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YOUR ISLAND LIFE AWAITS!

Have you ever decided on what would be your first move after winning a major lottery? Would you invest your winnings or would you purchase a one-way ticket to travel the world? Well, here’s a thought that may have crossed your mind – where would you live? Assuming, you’ve fantasized about buying a new home if you ever won the lottery. What would your home look like, how many rooms would you have and most importantly where in the world would you live and who would be your neighbours? Winning the lottery means that you could be purchasing a home next door to some world’s rich and famous. So, it’s probably a good idea to start doing your research but to help get you started here’s a list of some of the world’s most expensive celebrity homes.

Pay attention because with a major lottery win you could be partying up next to door to the Carters or stopping by for afternoon tea at Oprah’s.

Fancy playing a game of golf on a 3.5-acre golf course? Well, if you lived next door to Tiger Woods you could be practicing your golf swing at his R734 Million estate. The World Golfing champion lives on a 12-acre property in Florida, on Jupiter Island. In addition to his impressive golf course, Tiger Wood’s home consists of a tennis court, games room, wine cellar, full gym, two boat docks and much more.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West R993 Million mansion

Get the first glimpse of all the Kardashian/West drama straight from your kitchen window. Your millionaire mansion could be next door to Kim and Kanye’s R993 Million Hidden Hills California Mansion. Their 3-acre, million-dollar mansion comes with eight bedrooms, a vineyard and full music studio, just to mention a few things. You could pop over for a glass of wine and maybe stay the night.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s R1,4 Billion modern mansion

How about living next door to one of the world most influential and wealthiest couple? You could be waving hello to the Carters as they leave their R1,4 Billion Los Angeles pad. Their billionaire home is nothing short of extravagant and includes a full spa, media room, a basketball court, staff housing, swimming pools, 15 car garages and the list goes on. Could you imagine stopping by the Carters for a game of basketball or a pool party?

Famously known as the “Promised Land”, Oprah Winfrey’s 65-acre estate is valued at R1,8 billion. You could drop by for a cup of tea at this billion-dollar paradise which consists of six bedrooms, 10 fireplaces, a tennis court, a lake, tea house and so much more. Why not have a picnic on Oprah’s private lake or join her for movie night in one of her two theatres?

Why not rub shoulders with the second richest man in the world and not to mention his family too? Nicknamed “Xanadu 2.0.”, the Gate’s home took seven years to create and is estimated at the value of R2 billion. The technologically advanced family home includes 7 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, a steam room, 60-foot pool, a trampoline room and basically anything else you could ever dream of having in a home. Sunday lunch at Gates’ would certainly be something everyone could get used to.

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START PICKING OUT YOUR BILLIONAIRE HOME!

Around the world, the age in which you can bet online or participate in any lottery varies from country to country. However, there are some countries that allow young adults as young as 16 years old, to participate or play in major lottery draws. This means that there are some young millionaires around the world who have acquired their wealth through winning a major lottery.

Here are some of the youngest lottery winners in history.

In 2003, Callie Rogers, became the UK’s youngest lottery winner after winning £1,9 Million (R40 Million) in the UK Lottery. She was 16-years old at the time and a foster care child. The young millionaire quit her part-time job and started splurging her winning as most 16-year olds would. She spent her winnings on plastic surgery, luxury holidays, partying, designer clothes, the list is endless. However, 10 years later Callie wound up broke and admitted that “the win came too early in her life”. She is now a mother to three children and wants them to grow up knowing the value of money.

Jane Park became the UK’s youngest EuroMillions Lottery winner after winning £1 Million (R21 Million) in 2013. She was only 17 years old at the time and won off the first lottery ticket she had ever purchased. Seven years later, Jane has splurged almost all her winnings on plastic surgery and living luxuriously, she has also encountered a few cases with law enforcement. She has even threatened to sue the UK National Lottery, holding them accountable for all the misfortunes she has encountered since her win.

This major winner is a bit different than usual – Robert Salso, from New York, USA, purchased a $2 (R32) Win for Life scratch ticket in 2012. He struck it lucky and won $1 Million (R16 Million), however, instead of getting paid out all at once, he won $1000 (R16,462) a week, for the rest of his life. Robert was the youngest Win for Life scratch card winner at the time and he planned on purchasing a BMW and paying for his college tuition with his winnings.

19-year old, Jay Vargas struck it lucky in 2008 when he won a massive $35,3 Million (R581 Million) US Powerball jackpot. Jay quickly quit his construction job to live a life of luxury, he too fell into the trap of splurging all his cash. This included making a lot of bad investments and a life of hard-partying, drugs and alcohol.

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YOUNG MILLIONAIRES

For sports enthusiasts, a sport is more than just a game, it’s a passion and a lifestyle. To the extent that many sports lovers would pay a pretty penny to participate in their favourite sport or travel across the world to support their favourite sports teams. With numerous sports to choose from, some opt for the more elite and expensive adrenalin-filled games but just how much are people willing to pay to participate in their favourite sport?

Have a look at some of the world’s most expensive sports.

Formula 1 is one of the world’s most popular and expensive sports. This high-risk motorsport not only requires you to have passion for competitive high-speed motor racing but you would also need to have a fortune in the bank to make a career out of Formula 1. Drivers are required to have their own car, professional training, sponsorships, enough money to maintain an F1 car and not to mention great medical insurance as this high-speed sport is one of the most dangerous in the world. In addition, drivers need to pay an entry fee for each race which could cost up to an estimated $190 000 (R3,1 million).

Unlike any sports in the world, a pentathlon consists of five unique sporting disciplines such as swimming, fencing, show jumping, pistol shooting and running. All five of these sports require specialised tools and training to master, making it one of the most expensive sporting fields in the world. Show jumping and fencing are amongst the most expensive out all five disciplines.

Hot air balloon racing is probably one of the most bizarre sports out there and is certainly not for those who live on a budget. This fun adventurous sport comes at a hefty cost – purchasing a hot air balloon could cost up to $20 000 (R335,281). In addition, one would need to cover the costs of inflating the hot air balloon, safety inspections, acquiring a pilot’s licence and many other gadgets and devices needed to race a hot air balloon.

Whitianga festival of sports takes place every year in New Zealand and is deemed as the most expensive sports festival in the world. The festival consists of parachute swooping, car, helicopter, powerboat and jet ski races. This is considered the most expensive sport in the world as anyone competing in the Whitianga festival has to have their own helicopter, powerboat, race car, jet ski, parachute as well as professional training to master each of these sporting disciplines. This sport is certainly not for any average Joe but designated for the millionaires and billionaires of this world.

When most people think of ski jumping, they think a beautiful holiday in the snowy Alpes of France or Switzerland. However, ski jumping is not only a fun activity you try whilst on a ski holiday, but it is also a professional sport. This highly competitive and expensive sport demands skill dedication and a whole lot of money. Therefore, If you have aspirations of becoming a professional ski jumper, you would need enough money in the bank for ski equipment, professional lessons, entry fees into races, travel and accommodation fees to ski destinations around the world and not to mention, high insurance costs as ski jumping is one of the most dangerous sports in the world.

Most people are not very familiar with bobsledding as it is quite a unique sport and mainly features at the Winter Olympics. However, bobsledding is a highly competitive, high endurance and high cost sport. So, if you have ever thought about starting your own bobsledding team, you would need to cover the costs of purchasing a Bobsled, gear and equipment for you and your teammate and professional training which is one of the most expensive costs as the sport is niche, therefore, licensed and qualified trainers are hard to come by.

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LUXURY SPORTS

Ever heard of the saying the grass is not always greener on the other side? This may be true in many aspects of life but when it comes to the more extravagant luxuries in life, the grass may be greener for some. The ‘one percent’ of the world also known as, the rich and extremely wealthy, enjoy expensive hobbies mostly because they can afford it and if you have all the money in the world, why not live your best life, right?

But what does ‘living your best life’ mean to the millionaires and billionaires of the world?

Take a look at some the world’s most expensive hobbies:

What many dream to do once in a lifetime, there are some who scuba dive all year round for fun. However, exploring the great underworld of some of the world’s most beautiful oceans does not come cheap. Scuba diving equipment is estimated at $500 (USD) (R8000 in South Africa) but that’s not all, those who wish to journey beneath the oceans on a regular basis would still need to fork up about $300 (R5000) for their scuba diving certification. Not to mention, the travelling costs to jet off to various scuba diving destinations around the world which could cost over an estimated R50 000.

For the average individual owning a car that gets you to where you need and back is enough. However, for the world’s wealthiest people, collecting and maintaining various luxury and vintage cars are considered a sport or hobby. Popular cars amongst collectors include a Ferrari, Bugatti, Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 911, Mercedes Formula 1 racing car and many more. One of these cars could cost anywhere between or over $4,4 million to $10,8 million (R74 million to R184 million).

It is the sport that is often seen in movies and in prestige magazines, Polo, commonly known as ‘the sport for the rich and upper class’ is a hobby that requires not only skill but a fortune in membership fees. To enjoy such a fine and expensive hobby, one would need to cover the costs of owning and maintaining a Polo horse which can be estimated at a total of R596 000. In addition, a yearly, Polo membership fee is required, this could start from an estimated $8000 (R136 000) or more.

To sail the oceans across the world on an extravagant yacht – one could only dream of this luxury. While most are dreaming of what it would be like to set foot on a $2 million yacht (over R34 million) some make their homes in extravagant yachts and if that’s not enough they race them too. Yacht racing is certainly a sport or hobby reserved for the elite one percent of the population. This hobby requires purchasing a yacht which could cost between $2 million to $800 million (R34 million to R13 billion) maintaining a yacht, estimated at $100,000 (R1,7 million) a month and additional costs to race your yacht could cost anything between $8 million to $10 million (R136 million to R170 million).

Not only is it a hobby which seems to be growing more and more in popularity amongst celebrities, it is also a very expensive hobby. Purchasing and owning an exotic pet or a few exotic animals is the ‘new normal’ for many of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Owning exotic animals such as tigers, octopus, white lions, chimpanzee’s, Fennec Fox and many more comes at high cost given that most of these animals are endangered and are not your ordinary K9 or feline fur pets. Many of these animals could cost anything between $140,000 to $300,000 (R2,3 million to R5,1 million) to purchase and between $40,000 to $50,000 (R681,000 to R852,000) to maintain.

This concludes that some hobbies are just not for your everyday, ‘average joe’. Want to upgrade your lifestyle and live like ‘the other half do’? The lifestyles of the rich and famous could be yours today. Place your bets on LottoStar’s Africa Millions draw and you could win a payout of over R1,9 billion.

FIND YOUR HOBBY

Ever wondered what it takes to become a rocket scientist or even just to work on the frontlines of a major aerospace manufacturer. With the success of the 

 of two NASA astronauts into orbit many people may be curious to know what skills and expertise are required to be part of such a momentous project.

Weeks after the success of the Crew Dragon capsule, six of the SpaceX software team members who helped develop the software that flew ‘Dragon’ are providing some of the answers you need to know if you want make it in the billion dollar aerospace industry. Some of the crew members responsible for the software development and cybersecurity in the launch of the Dragon capsule held a 

 where they answered various question on the Dragon Software and working at SpaceX.

The team provided some tips on what expertise you will need to land a position as a SpaceX software developer:

A degree in Computer Science or something similar.

Many people were curious as to what they will need to do or study to launch their career in aerospace software development or get a job at SpaceX. In the Q&A session, the team advised that getting your degree in Computer Science was integral as “engineers who do well at SpaceX are meticulous in their understanding of how their code works”.

One of the SpaceX crew members suggested that it would be beneficial to get real world experience in building and coding things though internships or hobby projects. For instance, coding in a video game could provide insight and inspiration in developing various SpaceX software.

These aspects may be very important, however, the team noted that lacking in either of these aspects should not discourage you. Many of the SpaceX team members do not come from an aerospace background and have experience and expertise in many other fields. All of which have been proven to help provide different perspectives and problem-solving methods in the team. Matt Monson, who used to work at Dragon and now leads Starlink software said “We’re really looking for a couple things: talent (potential) and the right attitude (desire for self-improvement, serving the team over being selfish)”.

You could start planning your future in the aerospace industry or you could buy your own billion-dollar aerospace company today.

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TO BILLIONS AND BEYOND

What would you do to get rich quick? What lengths would you go to? Has anyone ever asked you this or have ever found yourself asking these questions? If not, take a minute to think about it… What would you do to get rich quick? Can’t think of anything? Well, here are some suggestions, you could invent something or invest in penny stocks, or chase “the next best thing”? How about robbing a bank? Sounds extreme but it’s no secret that for over centuries this is the length that some would go to get rich quick.

Here is a list of the 5 biggest heists in the world so far, that we know of.

One of the largest bank robberies in history was the Blanco Central burglary at Fortetaleza, Brazil in 2005. The thieves made off with about 160 million Brazilian Real which is just over 543 million in South African Rands, today. The heist was carried out by 25 individuals who purchased a property near the bank and drilled an underground tunnel to reach the bank vault. Once they reached the vault, the group of robbers broke through 3.6 feet of reinforced-steel concrete to get inside. Talk about going to lengths to get rich. Since the robbery took place, only a handful of the suspects or as some reports suggest, eight suspects were arrested. Furthermore, only 20 million Brazilian Real was recovered which is R67 million in South African Rands, today.

To date the biggest cash robbery in British history is the Securitas depot robbery which took place in Kent, England in 2006. The men who disguised themselves with professionally made face masks abducted the manager of The Securitas depot and held his family hostage on the evening of the robbery. They used the manager to gain access to the depot and held 14 staff members hostage. The robbery took about 2 hours and the men made off with about $83 million which is 1.3 billion in South African Rands, today. Reports state that 36 assailants were arrested in connection to the robbery.

The Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery

In London, 1987, Italian criminal mastermind, 

 led the Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery. The notorious Italian playboy had masterminded several armed robberies in Italy; however, The Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery would be his last. In July 1987, Viccei and his accomplice gained entry to Security deposit and once inside, the pair stole £160 million worth of goods which is equivalent to 2.8 billion South African Rands, today. A few days after the robbery, Viccei and his accomplice were arrested and in 2000 Viccei was shot and killed in a shootout.

One of the biggest and bizarre bank robberies in history is the Dar Es Salaam Bank heist in Baghdad, Iraq. In 2007, it’s alleged that three guards at the Dar Es Salaam bank were responsible for stealing $282 million form the Baghdad bank, which is equivalent to 5 billion South African Rands, today. According to reports, the robbers have never been caught and no money from the heist has ever been retrieved. This robbery went down as one of the biggest robberies in Iraq but, moreover, it raised many unanswered questions such as, why the bank had so much money in it and why was it all in dollars and not Iraqi dinars? Regardless, whoever pulled off this robbery got away extremely wealthy and scot-free.

In 2003, the biggest bank robbery to date took place in Baghdad, Iraq by non-other than Suddam Hussein. One day before the Iraq war began, the streets were lined with chaos as citizens looted shops in Bagdad. This made for the perfect distraction because amidst all the chaos, a robbery of epic magnitude was about to be committed. Suddam Husein’s son Qusay, accompanied by three large trucks walked into the Central Bank of Iraq with a letter and walked out moments later with 1 billion (USD) which is equivalent to 16 billion South African Rands, today. The infamous president of Iraq, Suddam Hussein had stolen a R1 billion USD without any notice and just before US troops were set to touch down in Iraq. Suddam Hussein never admitted to the robbery. However, years after the robbery, large sums of the stolen money were found in one of his homes. To add to this crazy robbery, numerous American soldiers were found in possession of hundreds and thousands of dollars of the stolen cash.

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