Lottery jackpot tears couple apart as dreams turn to dust
When Kirk and Laura won a fortune in a popular lottery, it seemed that fate had finally smiled upon them. Unfortunately, the big money also turned out to be the beginning of new problems. Today, she is enjoying life while he is left empty-handed.
8:54 AM EDT, August 31, 2024
We have all heard the popular saying that money does not bring happiness countless times. Kirk Stevens from Nottingham experienced this firsthand. He and his partner Laura won a well-known lottery worth as much as 3.6 million pounds, equivalent to approximately 4.4 million USD. This amount was to be paid in monthly installments of 12,000 USD over 30 years.
They won a fortune, then she left her ex-partner with nothing
Winning the lottery did not only positively affect their relationship. According to media reports, in 2018, Laura Hoyle, who had previously lost her job, moved in with Kirk. Stevens allowed her to live with him rent-free, wanting to support his beloved during a difficult time.
With financial stability, Laura regularly bought lottery tickets, believing their situation would eventually improve. Eventually, her dream came true. Despite initial failures, one of her tickets turned out to be a winner. It was the "Set for Life" lottery, where the prize guarantees regular payments over a more extended period—in their case, over 30 years.
In 2021, a special video featuring the couple was posted on The National Lottery's YouTube channel, where they boasted about their life success. There was plenty of joy, champagne, and joint photos with a giant check. At that time, for 39-year-old Kirk, life seemed perfect. They planned to start their own company and travel to Disneyland together.
Unfortunately, their happiness didn't last long. Kirk's world crumbled when one day Laura decided to leave him. She took not only her belongings but also the main prize and moved into the house they were building together. Today, Laura leads a peaceful life, but Kirk is no longer a part of it.
She pulled the plug and took everything. She even wants our two dogs - Kirk lamented in an interview with "The Sun."
Unfortunately for Kirk, his ex-partner no longer felt obligated to share her winnings with him. Although both their names were on the check, Laura bought the ticket, so the money belonged to her. Kirk lamented that they did not sign any formal agreement after winning, which would have guaranteed him a portion of the money.
When he realized that life can be unpredictable, it was already too late. In an interview with the media, he admitted that he has no rights to the winnings and cannot do anything about it. The big win ultimately resulted in the definitive end of their relationship.
