Winning at 17
Jane Park’s life changed forever in 2013 when she was just 17.
She lived with her mother Linda in a council flat in Edinburgh.
At the time, she earned £8 per hour as an administrative temp.
On a Tuesday, she bought her first-ever EuroMillions ticket.
She checked the numbers on Sunday after the Friday draw.
After repeated checks, officials confirmed she had won £1 million.
Sudden Fame
Park became the youngest EuroMillions winner in UK history.
Her age and first-ticket win triggered intense media attention.
Initially, the win felt like dreams coming true.
She began planning luxury purchases, including a Louis Vuitton handbag.
Lavish Spending
Park bought a three-bedroom home with modern décor and a pool.
She also underwent breast enhancement surgery, later praising the results.
Over time, she spent about £50,000 on cosmetic procedures.
These included Botox, veneers, liposuction, and a Brazilian bum lift.
She bought several cars, including a BMW and a purple Range Rover.
Her travels included Dubai, Ibiza, the Maldives, and the United States.
Personal Costs
However, Park said the money caused serious problems.
She reported stalkers, death threats, and deep trust issues.
She said winning made life “ten times worse,” per The Sun.
She also described feeling “bored” and “miserable.”
In 2017, she considered suing Camelot.
She argued 16 was too young to handle such wealth.
She said it was “like giving a kid a gun,” per the Daily Record.
Changing Course
Later, Park dropped plans to sue after legal advice.
She felt the publicity already raised awareness.
She later said some parts of her life remained good.
Camelot said support was offered, but acceptance was her choice.