Net worth of man after 30 years who won VND320 billion in lottery is shocking

In 1996, bus driver Peter Lavery in Northern Ireland won 10 million pounds in the lottery (328 billion VND at today's exchange rate) and changed his life overnight. Peter Lavery thought his friend's call announcing he had won the lottery was a joke, but in fact the news from a local TV station the next day left him speechless.

At that time, Peter Lavery was only 34 years old, single and earning around 50 pounds a day, immediately becoming one of the richest people in Northern Ireland. Peter Lavery would take his loved ones on vacation, party for days and buy houses for his siblings.

This man shared that he was very happy and lucky to surpass more than 33.5 million players to win the jackpot. “For many people, money doesn't make them happy, but it makes life a lot easier. It was an interesting and enriching experience, I have no regrets,” said the bus driver.

Peter Lavery bought a mansion, bought 2 Jaguar cars and collected 300 Swarovski crystal works. In the first half of the year he spent half a million pounds. It wasn't until he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that Peter Lavery was surprised, gave up his party life and started thinking about what to do with his winnings.

Wake up to your best friend's words

When Peter Lavery struggled to find purpose in life after leaving his job, a friend advised him to “stay busy”. Indeed, countless people who get rich quickly quickly become poor after winning the jackpot, because they only know how to waste their money without continuing to work. Trying to stay calm when you have a large amount of money is not easy. Peter Lavery chose to deposit the bonus money in the bank and spent time calculating his next steps.

“Lottery winners need a good financial advisor and a good lawyer because many people try to approach you. 20 investors, real estate brokers and pension fund managers will tell you 20 different things. Then you have to figure out who you trust,” Lavery said.

He began investing in a local manufacturing plant and became successful thanks to his business acumen. Recently, the public was surprised to learn that the former driver currently owns 33 rental properties across Northern Ireland and many sites about to open new factories. Some local newspapers have reported that Peter Lavery currently has three times more assets than the £3 million he received 10 years ago.

This man said that “successful business investment is like winning the lottery again.” Even though he is rich, Peter Lavery says that “money can't change you.” Lavery is always happy to eat £5 curries and local Chinese fried rice. He lived in a 600 m2 villa but found it too big. Lavery's wardrobe is the same as it was many years ago with worn jeans.

Peter Lavery admitted to owning a Rolex watch, but since it broke he has not repaired or worn it. “I'm just a normal person, doing normal things. 1 year ago I fell off the roof because I climbed on it to clean it myself. Why should I pay someone else to do it when I can do it myself? said Lavery.

This man is also active in charitable activities by establishing a fund in his mother's name, while also helping people in difficulty, thereby creating more jobs for the local population.