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Italian Banker Wins 223 Million Euro Lotto Jackpot but Faces Claim from Ex-Wife
An Italian banker won a SuperEnalotto jackpot of 223.17 million euros in September, but his ex-wife is demanding tens of millions because they remain legally married under a community of property regime established in 2023. Her lawyers have proposed a one-time payment of 80 million euros, citing that net proceeds after taxes would be roughly half the gross amount. The claim is supported by Italy’s Court of Cassation, which ruled that lottery winnings fall under marital joint assets regardless of who purchased the ticket. The banker has not yet collected the prize and has ten days to respond to the legal claim before facing potential litigation.
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