From Jackpot to Jail: How an 80‑Year‑Old Lottery Winner Built a $400 Million Drug Empire
The Lucky Break That Changed Everything In 2010, John Eric Spiby, then about 65 years old, hit the jackpot in the UK National Lottery, walking away with £2.4 million (around $3.3 million). For most, such a windfall promises comfort, travel, and a chance to finally enjoy retirement. But for Spiby, the prize money marked the beginning of