Lottery players will enjoy these 3 heartwarming movies featuring big jackpot lottery wins!
Let’s face it. We all need an escape from the humdrum of daily life, bills and chores.
That’s why the idea of a massive lottery win – like the €90 Million Eurojackpot – is so appealing. It promises to literally turn your life upside down, in the best way possible. Financial freedom, new experiences, a fancy toy or two…
If you’re looking to get inspired by a massive lottery win, these three heartwarming movies are sure to do the trick:
It Could Happen To You (1994)
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez, Wendell Pierce
When Nicolas Cage, a hard-working New York police officer, finds out he doesn’t have enough change to tip his waitress, he promises to share his winnings on a lottery ticket he recently purchased.
When he ends up with a million dollar win, he must decide whether to honour his promise or not – while explaining this strange turn of events to his money-hungry wife!
Waking Ned Devine (1998)
Starring: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch
When Ned dies of shock after winning the lottery, his friends from their tiny Irish village try to come up with a plot to claim the ticket. Hilarity ensues when the lottery inspector arrives at their door!
Lottery Ticket (2010)
Starring: Shad Moss, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Loretta Devine
Kevin Carson lives in the projects and has to survive a three-day weekend after his neighbours learn that he has a winning lottery ticket, worth $370 million!
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Live Large,
The LottoExpress Team
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