Only six in 10 people would share a lottery jackpot win with their partner, study finds

Only six in 10 people would share a lottery jackpot win with their partner, study finds Nearly all respondents said they would share their jackpot wins with somebody - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Six in 10 people would share their lottery winnings with their partner if they hit the jackpot, new research has found. A survey of 2,000 people by the National Lottery earlier this month revealed how UK players would share their winnings if they won the massive prize – ahead of a huge £318 million up for grabs this coming Tuesday in the Powerball draw. While 61 per cent said they would share the wealth with their partner, only 52 per cent said they would share it with their children. “While people may admit to a little harmless playfulness when imagining life as a millionaire, the research shows generosity remains a huge part of the dream, with most people saying they'd share their winnings with family, friends and the people who matter most to them, and more than a third saying they'd use their fortune to make a difference in the world,” said Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery. Nearly everyone (97 per cent) surveyed said they should share their winnings with others, spreading the fortune on average among four people. Nearly half (47 per cent) of potential winners say they would give money to their friends, while 16 per cent say they would even share it with their pets. But the generosity is less likely to extend outside of the family, with just one in 10 saying they would share the money with people beyond their family and friends. More than one third (35 per cent) said they would share the money with charity. Colleagues could still get lucky, with seven per cent saying they would share with their work pals. For those who aren’t quite fortunate enough to scoop the jackpot, there was plenty of disagreement over who prospective winners would like to see the huge jackpot go to. More than one third (37 per cent) said they’d most like to see their partner win, after which came their mother (27 per cent) and children (24 per cent). Fathers come in well below mothers at just 14 per cent, while 12 per cent said they would choose their best friends. Siblings fared even poorer, with 10 per cent choosing their sister and just nine per cent selecting their brother. “We all do it. Close our eyes and start spending a jackpot win as soon as we’ve purchased our ticket,” Mr Carter added. “And with a Powerball jackpot of £318 million currently up for grabs, it's no surprise people are daydreaming about how a truly life-changing sum could transform their lives, who they'd share it with and, according to our research, who they perhaps wouldn't. “And those dreams often go far beyond what they'd buy. Whether it’s snapping up the house next door so we can choose our neighbours, never having to queue again or helping loved ones, a big win clearly gets the imagination going.” Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] Lotto THUNDER &Saturday EUROMILLICS HOtPi Tuesday &Friday 1.5 50 1.50 SETFOR LIFE Mind blowing jackpots Purchase by 1.60 Wednesday E4 THUNDEREALL &Saturday ream Big Play Small or mreinfrmtineea