Taking The Cash
The businessman picked the right numbers and won $314.9 million in annuity, or he could take the cash option of $113.3 million. Whittaker took the cash option and his net worth skyrocketed. With endless possibilities, what was the first thing Whittaker planned to do with his new fortune?
Looking After Family
What is the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery? Whittaker wanted to look after his family, so one of his first investments was in his 17-year-old granddaughter, Brandi Bragg. He thought she was responsible with her money so gave her $2,000 per week and four cars. Yep, four cars.