24.12.2025 14:20
Michael Carroll, who won approximately £10 million (around 580 million TL) in the lottery at the age of 19 in England, returned to his former job as a bin man after spending all the money in just 8 years. Now continuing his profession, Carroll stated, "I have no regrets, I wouldn't change anything."
Michael Carroll, known as one of the most controversial lottery winners in the UK, returned to his former job as a binman after quickly spending the approximately £10 million (580 million TL) jackpot he won in 2002.
STRUGGLED TO MANAGE THE MONEY
Carroll, who won the jackpot with a £1 lottery ticket at just 19 years old, struggled to manage the money. According to a report on Ladbible.com, Carroll, referred to as a "lotto conman" by the tabloid press, distributed millions of pounds to his family, donated to the football club Rangers, and indulged in luxury spending. He purchased a mansion, gold, and numerous luxury cars.
EXPERIENCED THREATS AND BLACKMAIL
Carroll admitted that during the same period, he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, spending thousands of pounds daily on cocaine. Frequently making headlines with the parties he organized, Carroll later stated that he also faced threats and blackmail.
WASTED HIS FORTUNE IN 8 YEARS
By 2010, when the lottery money was nearly completely gone, he returned to bin collecting. He later supported himself by working in various jobs. Years later, Carroll stated in an interview, "I have no regrets, I wouldn't change anything."