The biggest everyday ‘problems’ suffered by Brits who win the lottery, revealed by Camelot
While most of us worry about paying the mortgage, getting the kids to school and getting on with our bosses - life can be just as "tough" for the other half (apparently)
SOME of the biggest "every day" problems suffered by Brits who win the lottery have been revealed.
And while most of us worry about paying the mortgage, getting the kids to school and getting on with our bosses - life can be just as "tough" for the other half.
I mean, it must be really frustrating when your new super car takes MONTHS to arrive - right?
A new study by Camelot has shown the trials and tribulations of the mega-wealthy... And they make "first world problems" look like life-or-death concerns.
Common problems include struggling to fit shopping in the back of a sports car and coping with being called "sir".
Struggles over how many lawnmowers to have and needing a permanent skip on the driveway to cope with leaves are also considered big frustrations.
Astonishingly one of the biggest problems Britain's new millionaires face is learning to park a two-door sports car.
Working out how to gift-wrap a sports car also featured high on the list of billionaire battles.
Three quarters of Lotto winners move into their dream homes within six months - but often struggle to furnish the sprawling estates and take care of the grounds.
Despite a higher rate of marriage break-ups between winners, keeping relationships together did not rank on the list of problems.
The discovery comes as EuroMillions ups its ticket price from £2 to £2.50 - and downs the odds of winning to almost 140 million to one.
Following in the National Lottery's controversial footsteps, EuroMillions is making changes in a bid to increase the number of roll-overs and offer more mega-jackpots.
Instead of the original format, where players choose five numbers out of 50 and two Lucky Stars out of a group of 11, there will now be 12 Lucky Star numbers to choose from.
This decreases the odds of winning - and has caused some fury among regular punters.
Andy Carter, a Senior Winners' Adviser at Camelot, said the study about billionaire's problems pinpoints a new social phenomenon of 'Nicer Problems to Have', which are experienced by Britain's 4,250 plus lotto millionaires.
He said: "We find it takes six to nine months for winners to adapt to their new life. There are both emotional and practical adjustments to be made before they truly relax into a millionaire lifestyle and there is no set rule book to follow.
"However the challenges they face are definitely nicer problems to have. Let's face it, discovering how to book a private jet or waiting six months for a super car is something we would all like to experience."
EuroMillions winners Sharon and Nigel Mather, who won £12.4 million in 2010, were sent on a fact finding mission to demonstrate the problems of being a millionaire.
The couple were sent on a shopping trip to Manchester in a helicopter - but struggled to fit all their purchases in the chopper's boot.
Instead they were forced to send for a limousine to take their items home.
Sharon said: "Who knew a helicopter had such a small boot? Nige wouldn't even be able to fit his golf clubs and trolley in that.
"It's actually quite a tight squeeze in a helicopter and we couldn't get all our shopping on board.
"It was rather amusing and we had to get our driver to take the remaining shopping bags back home for us. Think we'll stick to the Bentley in future."
The couple bought their winning ticket while on a caravan holiday with their two children and have supported a number of charities with their winnings.
Camelott said: "The first new EuroMillions draw will take place this Tuesday and means a minimum of 208 guaranteed UK millionaires will be created each year, double the current number.
"There will also be more spectacular events on the last Friday and Tuesday of every month. To make these changes possible, the number of Lucky Stars from which players can choose will expand from 11 to 12. The cost per line will also change to £2.50."
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