# Kürsat Yildirim lottery win and business ventures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/krsat-yildirim-lottery-win-and-business-ventures
> Updated: 2026-10-06T10:16:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Kürsat Yildirim, a Dortmund resident known as ‘Chico’, has transitioned from a former crane operator with a history of addiction and homelessness to a successful entrepreneur following a nearly 10 million euro lottery win in September 2022.

Initially, Yildirim engaged in luxury spending, including the purchase of a 750,000 euro Ferrari. He has since shifted his focus toward real estate investment, managing several companies and owning multiple residential buildings with over 100 units. 

In addition to his business ventures and television appearances, Yildirim has announced plans to launch a new monthly live stage program titled ‘Redet mit Chico’ to facilitate direct interaction with his fans.

## Claims

- Yildirim won approximately 9.9 million euros in the lottery in September 2022. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kürsat Yildirim announced plans to launch a monthly live stage program titled 'Redet mit Chico'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yildirim previously worked as a crane operator and in a steelworks. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yildirim currently owns seven properties and has founded several companies. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- During a livestream in Dortmund, a child returned Yildirim's lost iPhone. (single source)
- Yildirim rewarded the child who found his phone with 20 euros. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Kürsat Yildirim updates status after 10 million euro lottery win

Dortmund resident Kürsat Yildirim, known as ‘Chico’, has transitioned from a 10 million euro lottery winner to a real estate investor, managing over 100 residential units.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krsat-yildirim-updates-status-after-10-million-euro-lottery-win

### 2026-10-06: Kürsat Yildirim announces new live stage program 'Redet mit Chico

Lottery winner Kürsat 'Chico' Yildirim announced a new monthly live stage program called 'Redet mit Chico' to engage with fans.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krsat-yildirim-announces-new-live-stage-program-redet-mit-chico

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