Alleged teen lottery winner asks ‘Am I the a–hole?’ for refusing to split $4.5M with parents: ‘They called me selfish’
A 19-year-old lottery winner has sparked debate online after refusing to share his £4 million winnings with his parents. He initially intended to give them £750,000 as a thank you but felt pressured when they expected half of the total amount. Many social media users sided with him, arguing that his parents were being unreasonable in their demands.
- ▪The teen won £4 million in the UK Lotto and is seeking advice on whether to share his winnings with his parents.
- ▪He originally planned to give his parents £750,000 but they expected half of the total prize.
- ▪Commenters on Reddit largely supported the teen, suggesting his parents were being selfish.
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Parenting Alleged teen lottery winner asks ‘Am I the a–hole?’ for refusing to split $4.5M with parents: ‘They called me selfish’ By Hannah Sparks Published May 30, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Who’s in charge here? A 19-year-old who claims to have scored a £4 million ($4.5 million) prize in a UK lottery is asking social media if he should have split his winnings with his parents. In a thread featured in the Reddit.com group r/AmITheAsshole, the unidentified teen wrote that he won the UK Lotto earlier this year.
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