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£1 Million Lotto Winner Faces Threats, Past Crimes Resurface

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nathan Hageman, a £1 million winner on Red or Black, threatened to kill his friend Jason Gollop and Gollop's dog.
He squandered the winnings and has a history of criminal behavior, including a dine-and-dash scam and harassment-related jail time.
Jason Gollop offered Hageman a job and lodging after Hageman's release from prison, but Hageman could not maintain employment.
He is set to be sentenced next month.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Nathan Hageman won £1 million on the UK game show "Red or Black?" but faced scrutiny due to his criminal history, including harassment charges. This incident highlighted the difficulties ex-offenders encounter in reintegrating into society and securing stable employment, a recurring issue in the UK justice system that raises concerns about recidivism and public perception of rehabilitation efforts.

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Story summary

Nathan Hageman, a £1 million winner on Red or Black, threatened to kill his friend Jason Gollop and Gollop's dog.
He squandered the winnings and has a history of criminal behavior, including a dine-and-dash scam and harassment-related jail time.
Jason Gollop offered Hageman a job and lodging after Hageman's release from prison, but Hageman could not maintain employment.
He is set to be sentenced next month.

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