In the 1998 comedy Waking Ned Devine, a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot is split between the stunned residents of a tiny Irish village.
Well, last week, the film’s storyline became a reality for the small Belgian village of Olmen, near Anterp.
165 Olmen residents divided up an unbelievable $150 million dollars won in the Euromillions lottery. The ticket will pay out $915,000 to every individual—tax free. (That’s around €870k.)
Local shopkeeper Wim Van Broekhoven, who regularly organizes a group pot for the drawing—with each person contributing €15 ($20)—said the residents are shocked by the lucky win.
According to Euronews, One person already knows what they want to do: fulfill a lifelong dream to spend a few months in America, and hike the Grand Canyon. Another said they will split it among 3 children and many grandchildren.
EuroMillions spokesperson Joke Vermoere told Reuters it was the first time in Belgium that such a big group had won this much.
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“It’s a lovely story, really.”
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Ah, Waking Ned Devine! One of my all-time favorite movies.
I’m glad these folks in Belgium will share their win. How fabulous is that?