Three Public School Workers Claim Mega Millions Winnings in Maryland

Yesterday, three Maryland public school workers came forward to claim a $218.6 million share of the $656 million Mega Millions jackpot. The three school workers call themselves “The Three Amigos” but otherwise have opted to stay anonymous. Each of The Three Amigos contributed $20 to buy a total of $60 worth of lottery tickets.

The three individuals chose to take the cash option of $158 million and will each receive just under $35 million after taxes. One of the winners is an elementary school teach, one is an administrative assistant, and the third is a special education instructor. According to lottery officials, all three winners will return to work this week out of “ a strong commitment to their students.”

See Maryland Mega Millions Winners Are Three Public School Workers, The Huffington Post, Apr. 11, 2012.

Special thanks to David S. Luber (Attorney at law, Florida Probate Attorney Wills and Estates Law Firm) for bringing this article to my attention.