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Everyone dreams of winning big at the lottery. Whether you're dropping 2 bucks on a scratch ticket or waiting to see if you've got winning numbers, it's truly the luck of the draw. However, there are some well-hidden secrets that lotto winners will never tell you. We've got them all right here! 1. You win some, you lose all Steven Depolo // Flickr You'd think after scoring big at the lotto, you'd be set for life. Well, not exactly. About 70% of lotto winners spend all the money they win in 5 years or less. 2. Previous winners continue to play J. Money // Flickr Talk about confidence! Players who have won the lottery before will absolutely play again. And again and again and again. It's addictive! 3. Impulse purchase nightmares become reality Pixabay Ever dream of owning a line of luxury cars or a mansion? Well... this becomes the norm after winning $100 million. Many lottery winners actually end up not needing the items they bought on impulse. 4. They're looked down upon by the rich Amtec Staffing // Flickr The people who have truly worked hard for and earned their money apparently look down on those who win the lotto. Apparently wealthy people believe lottery winners didn't actually work hard to earn their money. 5. They're sick of money questions Pictures of Money // Flickr Lottery winners get a lot of questions about their money, especially personal questions about how and what they spend it on. Paws off! 6. Everyone will know your name af.mil If you're looking for publicity, you may not mind this. But for others who'd rather keep their name out of the press, you may want to think again. Some state laws require lotto winners to do a news conference and take a photo holding a huge check. Click onto the next page to learn more lotto secrets! 7. You compare yourself to bigger winners Pictures of Money // Flickr When you're a $10 million winner and you're standing next to a $100 million winner, you suddenly feel like the poor one. 8. Your friends WILL change Wikimedia Commons You may need new friends who can afford your luxurious tropical island vacations after winning the lotto. Be careful, though, if you offer to cover them, you may end up being used for your earnings! 9. Be the giver, not the receiver Public Domain Pictures After learning that they can buy literally whatever they want, most lotto winners realize that it's better to give than to receive. Contrary to popular belief, many winners do donate their earnings to help those less fortunate. 10. The lottery is still 100% worth experiencing Pixabay Despite any cons, issues, or mishaps that come with winning the lotto, it's still an experience worth having once in your lifetime. You could buy that purse you always wanted, or finally have enough to pay off your children's school tuition! Everyone wants to do that, right? Were you surprised by any of these big lotto secrets? We were! Make sure to share this with your friends and see if they were shocked, too!