In 2012, John Wylie (61) won a stunning main prize in the lottery that Publishers Clearing House (PCH) was to pay 18 years. However, the company went bankrupt ,.
- More than 10 years ago, John managed to win a large amount of money in the lottery.
- In April this year, the company declared bankruptcy.
- John is now suffering from financial difficulties and had to sell his property.
John participated in the Prize Patrol lottery, which was established in 1989. This is a form of betting in which the company’s employees will hand over the winners of thousands to $ 10 million. The American was supposed to receive $ 5,000 a week, which means he won nearly $ 5 million.
The huge financial win of John changed her life. Thanks to her he could leave for an early retirement and Buy a house with almost 250-lane land in Bellingham, Washington.
John won a lot of money. (illustration photo)
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A few years later, however, he found a shocking message. Publishers Clearing House (PCH) declared bankruptcy in April this year without informing John or other winners. Although the man tried to find a job, he failed. Therefore, he was forced to make a difficult decision and sell your trailer and a water scooter. It is also possible that he will soon lose his house.
Although PCH later purchased ARB Interactive for approximately $ 7 million, former winners are unlikely to receive their money. “They promised all future winners to be covered. They will not return and pay another 25 million to receive previous winners. This is not their duty, “said disappointed John.
Former Vice President of PCH Darrell Lester also spoke about the unusual situation. “I’m really angry with what’s going on. Everything was caused by a person who changed the way of paying money a few years ago. “He noted that the company stopped investing money and As soon as the debt increased to $ 40 million, payments to all winners also stopped. He now assumes that no former winner, including John, is unlikely to see his money.
