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Bunky the lottery winner claims his prize
Mega Millions: Bunky the lottery winner claims his prize
Bunky has officially claimed his bread. Maryland's latest jackpot winner, Ellwood August "Bunky" Bartlett, claimed his share of the $330 million Mega Millions winnings at lottery headquarters in Baltimore yesterday afternoon. The soon-to-be retired Dundalk accountant was greeted by Maryland Lottery Director Buddy W. Roogow. "This is Bunky Bartlett, our new Mega Millions winner," Roogow announced to reporters. Bartlett was one of four jackpot winners. The other three winning tickets were purchased in New Jersey, Virginia and Texas. Bartlett announced over the weekend that he had a winning ticket, which was purchased at Walther Liquors in Nottingham by his wife, Denise. Bartlett handed over the ticket to lottery officials, and in seconds the machine validated it. Only problem: Bartlett had left his license and Social Security card outside in his car. Roogow laughed and said that wouldn't be a problem. (Bartlett later produced his identification.) Bartlett, 40, declared his intent to take a lump sum of about $48.6 million, or $32.6 million after taxes, rather than an annuity, which would pay him $3.7 million a year until 2032. Lottery officials said the winner would receive his check in seven to 10 days. Bartlett said he won't live extravagantly. He'll still shop at Wal-Mart and eat at McDonalds, he said, and has no plans to give away the money outside of family. The Wicca devotee has also said he wants to help improve a New Age gift shop he considers his spiritual home and focus on teaching. Wicca is a nature-based religion. Bartlett, flanked by his son, Ryan, 21, and daughter, Ashley, 18, was calm about his huge windfall, but he acknowledged, "When we read off the numbers, I did scream a little, and I did tear up." 
Baltimore Sun
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Coastal Georgia United States Member #2703 October 30, 2003 1868 Posts Offline |
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You go Bunky !!! Enjoy !!!!! Easy on the Mickey D's though......
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Greenwich, CT United States Member #4879 May 24, 2004 1822 Posts Offline |
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Great work Bunky! How do you go from a name of August, to Bunky? I love that first pic. He looks about ready to burst!
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Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 2616 Posts Offline |
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Huge congratulations Bunky and family!!!!!!  I just want to know what kind of spell he used to win. 
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Indiana United States Member #49185 January 7, 2007 1201 Posts Offline |
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Congratulations to Bunky! Hopefully, my turn is next! Gonna win.
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PALMYRA NEWJERSEY United States Member #5482 July 2, 2004 25 Posts Offline |
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OH PLEASE!!! looking at people like this that are lottery winners makes me wonder more and more this lottery is FIXED!!!!!!!
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Indiana United States Member #49185 January 7, 2007 1201 Posts Offline |
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OH PLEASE!!! looking at people like this that are lottery winners makes me wonder more and more this lottery is FIXED!!!!!!! LOL, a little sad and jealous we didn't win the jackpot are we? Ya, you didn't win so they must have rigged it! They rigged it so all those balls would come out so Bunky would be the winner! Gonna win.
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Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline |
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Good for you Bunky! Congrats and good luck! (can't help it, but every time I see his pic I think of that movie Animal House)
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North New Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 11616 Posts Offline |
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You go bunkster.... Good luck in your lifestyle...  This is one Sweet ride clyde...!
So, what has "hope and change" done for you lately??
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North New Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 11616 Posts Offline |
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OH PLEASE!!! looking at people like this that are lottery winners makes me wonder more and more this lottery is FIXED!!!!!!! Aw come on, looks has nothing to do with luck......! This is one Sweet ride clyde...!
So, what has "hope and change" done for you lately??
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Maryland United States Member #10659 January 14, 2005 3290 Posts Offline |
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Congratulations to Bunky and his family. Good luck to them all. (Now let me win the Multi-Match tonight  ) litebets Feeling, PRICELESS!!!
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New Member  baltimore , maryland United States Member #55462 September 5, 2007 1 Posts Offline |
| Posted: September 5, 2007, 7:17 pm - IP Logged |
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Bunky has officially claimed his bread. Maryland's latest jackpot winner, Ellwood August "Bunky" Bartlett, claimed his share of the $330 million Mega Millions winnings at lottery headquarters in Baltimore yesterday afternoon. The soon-to-be retired Dundalk accountant was greeted by Maryland Lottery Director Buddy W. Roogow. "This is Bunky Bartlett, our new Mega Millions winner," Roogow announced to reporters. Bartlett was one of four jackpot winners. The other three winning tickets were purchased in New Jersey, Virginia and Texas. Bartlett announced over the weekend that he had a winning ticket, which was purchased at Walther Liquors in Nottingham by his wife, Denise. Bartlett handed over the ticket to lottery officials, and in seconds the machine validated it. Only problem: Bartlett had left his license and Social Security card outside in his car. Roogow laughed and said that wouldn't be a problem. (Bartlett later produced his identification.) Bartlett, 40, declared his intent to take a lump sum of about $48.6 million, or $32.6 million after taxes, rather than an annuity, which would pay him $3.7 million a year until 2032. Lottery officials said the winner would receive his check in seven to 10 days. Bartlett said he won't live extravagantly. He'll still shop at Wal-Mart and eat at McDonalds, he said, and has no plans to give away the money outside of family. The Wicca devotee has also said he wants to help improve a New Age gift shop he considers his spiritual home and focus on teaching. Wicca is a nature-based religion. Bartlett, flanked by his son, Ryan, 21, and daughter, Ashley, 18, was calm about his huge windfall, but he acknowledged, "When we read off the numbers, I did scream a little, and I did tear up."
Hey Bunky ! " Bartlett's Home Improvment " would like to congratulate you on your winning ticket!!!!!! We would also like a shot at building you a new custom home. We're a small company , but we can handle big jobs! How about giving us a chance??? Besides , we're family. Take Care , Elwood C. Bartlett (Butch) William D. Bartlett (Billy) 443-413-3742
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Charlotte North Carolina United States Member #466 July 9, 2002 10892 Posts Offline |
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Good for Bunky! I hope he has a great life!
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Greenville, NC United States Member #48480 December 6, 2006 135 Posts Offline |
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Hey...I was thinking the same thing...lol Congrats Bunky, looks like a nice guy...
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United States Member #10921 January 23, 2005 853 Posts Offline |
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So please tell me, where do I sign up for Wiccan lessons??? (just kidding JC, just kidding! hold back the lightning bolts...)
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