These are the world's two youngest lottery winners
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Jane Park (UK): Jane Park won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery in 2013 when she was just 17. Her win brought her into the public eye, especially as she later discussed the difficulties of dealing with such wealth at a young age.
Jonathan Vargas (USA): In 2008, Jonathan Vargas won $35.3 million in the Powerball lottery at the age of 19. His win was notable as he was one of the youngest Powerball jackpot winners in the U.S. at the time.
Minimum Age
The minimum ages for playing the lottery vary between the UK and the USA:
United Kingdom: The minimum age to play the National Lottery, including games like Lotto, EuroMillions, and scratchcards, was raised from 16 to 18 years old. This change came into effect in April 2021. The decision was part of a move to protect young people from gambling-related harm.
United States: In the USA, the minimum age to play the lottery is not uniform across the country, as each state sets its own rules. The most common minimum age is 18, but some states require players to be at least 19 or 21 years old. For instance, in states like Nebraska, the minimum age is 19, while in Arizona, Iowa, and Louisiana, it's 21.
