The holidays are approaching and with them come gatherings of friends and family, gifts, meals, travel and also the lottery.

Winning the lottery can feel like a dream—until it becomes a nightmare. Explore lottery horror stories that show how sudden wealth can ruin lives.

In 2002, Jack Whittaker won more than $190 million in cash in the Powerball lottery in the United States. He would later be seen driving down the streets of his neighbourhood, throwing money out of ...