Winning Isn’t Everything: The Story Of $188 Million Lottery Winner

Published on September 10, 2019
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Who doesn’t want to win millions of dollars in the lottery? But with great wealth comes great responsibility, and sometimes other unexpected negative consequences…Marie Holmes never expected her life to turn out this way when she won big. This is her story.

Chances Close To Zero

A way to make a lot of money fast is by winning the lottery, although the chances of winning are close to zero. However, everything easy comes at a price. Marie didn’t realize how much her life would change when she purchased a lottery ticket.

Chances Close To Zero

Chances Close To Zero

Her Pastor

Marie’s pastor, Kevin Matthews, was a hugely influential part of her life. He led the community of Shallotte, North Carolina, where Marie is from. Marie knew she could count on him anytime she needed spiritual guidance and she valued their relationship.

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Her Pastor

Her Pastor