Do you know 1 in 3 Americans would not share lottery winnings with significant others?

Money and finances can often cause tension in relationships, including lottery winnings. A new report outlines how Americans would handle a big win as a handful of record-setting lottery jackpots have occurred this year.

A nationwide survey finds 4 out of 5 people would try to keep any winnings a secret. 3 out of 5 say they would still tell their significant others but 2% admit they would take the money and leave their partner after winning.

What about sharing the jackpot? Almost 90% say they would give some money away. 2 out of 5 say they’d give their significant other about a quarter of their winnings, but if the roles were reversed, they’d expect their partner to share more than that.

The average person believes a partner would share an average of $291,689. As for family, people said they’d give them $158,233 and donate about $52,646. Friends and coworkers would get the least amount of money.

More than 2 out of 5 would be worried about misspending the money if they won the jackpot. 7 out of 10 would take it all at once in a lump sum and put it into a bank account, 401k or the stock market. 2 out of 5 said they would invest it in cryptocurrency. 

The top purchases lottery winners would go for a new house, a vacation, and a new car. Read how lotto winnings could impact relationships full report to learn more information. Learn about the odds of winning the lottery by state.

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