English Man's Stroke Of Luck Spirals Into Health Scare After Lottery Win

Adam Lopez's million-dollar lottery win took a shocking turn after his nonstop partying landed him in the hospital.

The forklift driver admitted he has been living recklessly since his windfall, celebrating hard for three straight months. He first struck gold when he bagged more than $1.3 million from a National Lottery scratch-off ticket in the U.K.

Adam Lopez's story serves as a cautionary tale, with celebrity financial advisor Eszylfie Taylor exclusively sharing that smart money management is key to making lottery winnings last.

What should have been the happiest chapter of Lopez's life nearly turned tragic just months after he won $1.3 million in the lottery. At first, the Englishman set out with a plan: enjoy a little, take care of loved ones, and save for the future.

However, the celebrations quickly spiraled out of control, as he treated his family to luxury Range Rovers, whisked them away on a vacation to Barbados, and partied nonstop for three months.

PEOPLE reported that Lopez eventually landed in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism, after a blood clot in his leg spread to his lungs.

"It was enjoyable until my health became an issue," he admitted, recalling how he could not walk or breathe before being rushed away by ambulance. After eight days in the hospital, Lopez called the scare a "wake-up call" to value his health over wealth.

Winning the lottery is supposed to change your life, but for one Canadian man, it became a nightmare. The Blast shared the story of Lawrence Campbell, a Winnipeg resident who claims he lost millions to his ex-girlfriend, Krystal Ann McKay.

Campbell said he bought a 6/49 lottery ticket in January 2024 but handed it to McKay after misplacing his wallet. Days later, he rediscovered the ticket and realized it held the $3.6 million jackpot.

Since Campbell lacked valid identification, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation allegedly advised him to let McKay claim the winnings. Believing their relationship was secure, he agreed. But soon after she deposited the money into her own account, Campbell says McKay began cutting ties.

The situation escalated when he allegedly found her with another man, after which she broke things off and filed a protection order against him. What began as a lucky break has now spiraled into a bitter legal battle.

Trust issues run deep when it comes to lottery wins, and one Jamaican man was not about to risk it. Back in 2019, a man known only as A. Campbell hit the Super Lotto for $158.4 million but kept his identity under wraps by arriving in a full "Scream" mask, gloves, pants, and a long coat.

Photos published by CBS News showed him grinning behind the disguise while posing with his oversized check. Unlike others who rushed to cash in, Campbell waited 54 days before claiming his money, just shy of the 90-day deadline.

When pressed about the delay, he admitted the life-changing win left him stressed instead of celebrating. He said the shock of suddenly becoming a multimillionaire took a toll on his health, leaving him sick from sleepless nights and constant overthinking.

In the end, Campbell walked away with his prize, proving paranoia sometimes pays off.

Lottery winners often make headlines for blowing through fortunes or ending up in sticky situations, but one financial expert believes most of it could be avoided with proper planning.

In 2023, Eszylfie Taylor, a financial advisor to celebrities, shared some exclusive advice with The Blast on how anyone, not just millionaires, can better manage their money.

Taylor stressed the importance of setting a "target savings number" by multiplying your desired annual living expenses by 20. Once that figure is reached, he says, it is crucial not to compromise it.

Instead of chasing risky gains, he recommends focusing on predictable outcomes and building a trusted team of advisors, attorneys, and bankers.

He also cautioned against one of the most common mistakes people make with sudden wealth: risking it all. For Taylor, success comes from clarity, planning, and discipline.

Taylor also believes money lessons should not start when someone lands their first big paycheck; they should begin in childhood. He told the outlet that teaching kids the value of money early on helps prepare them for managing larger sums later in life.

He explained that many wealthy parents avoid exposing their children to finances, investments, or real estate, but he sees that as a mistake. "I want my kids to know exactly what's coming to them, because I want them ready for it," he said.

As a father, Taylor practices what he preaches. He enforces a simple rule for his daughter, who, at 16, was already working: half goes to savings, and half to checking. 

Adam Lopez's ordeal is a reminder that without balance, even a million-dollar win can quickly turn into a costly lesson.