Maryland postal worker wins $10 million scratch-off lottery jackpot

Comment #39

grwurston — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 17:22:36 GMT

I didn't see in the article were it gave his age or how long he's worked at the postal service.

Anyways, it depends on whether he is on the civil service retirement system or the federal employees retirement system.

There are big differences in each as far as what you can collect.

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Comment #38

Bleudog101 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:09:55 GMT

...but the free time is worth it. My point exactly. As for me I have 268 hours left in my job and throwing in the towel 31 DEC 17. Then switch to Tricare Prime for 3 years, then that becomes free. Military pension goes up 4.6% in January, Social Security in February. I'll miss the PICU in many ways, and irreparable treatment from previous manager of RT is the main reason I'm leaving. Like you said free time is worth.

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Comment #37

Perfecttiming2 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 01:55:47 GMT

The article said he worked for the U.S. postal service....there a many jobs that do not require delivering mail (I did not see where it said that he was a mailman)

It is possible that he works in one of the offices or has a desk job.

Nonetheless, if he is close to retirement I can see why he would stick it out to get full pension.

(Congrats and blessings to him and his family

Comment #36

pamelab — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 01:53:42 GMT

Exactly! They are robbing carriers for just the thought of having valuable

Comment #35

Redd55 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:24:01 GMT

He's 56 y/o. Retirement is 62. He could leave and not take retirement until he is 62 or sooner. Sure, his pension wd be reduced somewhat, but the free time is worth it. He wd have cobra for a couple of years and once he is retired he wd get med insurance thru his pension.

Comment #34

Bleudog101 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:33:28 GMT

You are thinking outside of the box and that is a good thing. Think about how many people shoulda/coulda retired, then dropped dead very shortly thereafter. You can't take it with so why not enjoy what life you have left.

Comment #33

dekla0 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:04:38 GMT

Is Me

Comment #32

Artist77 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:58:41 GMT

After taxes, it will be closer to $ 2.5 million. If he has a huge medical emergency in his family, aged parents, etc., that money could go quickly. We are not talking $100 million here. There are careers and there are jobs. People invested in careers tend to think differently.

Comment #31

dekla0 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:56:23 GMT

NICE GOOD JOB

Comment #30

LiveInGreenBay — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:45:24 GMT

What are some of you people talking about? LOL! The guy just won 10 million dollars and you say he should continue working for his pension? Unbelievable.

Comment #29

Artist77 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:36:06 GMT

I don't know if he has been there 5 years.

Comment #28

CDanaT — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:49:38 GMT

Woody,

Ya done reallllllllllllll good !!! Congrats and enjoy retirement. Spend wisely

Comment #27

Redd55 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:58:21 GMT

Walk away! His retirement vested after 5 years. What he wd receive is determined by the number of years service and age.

http://www.fedweek.com/reg-jones-experts-view/vesting-for-retirement

Comment #26

Brcebrce — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:51:28 GMT

So what is he looking at after taxes? Pretty sure it is retire right money, it would be for me.

Comment #25

wander73 — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 02:44:12 GMT

The word pension is scary

Comment #24

DELotteryPlyr — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:33:46 GMT

Yes I would 'forget about' a pension and gladly, since the win would give me the money than I need. Time is irreplaceable to me, and more important than money. But I also understand if you need the pension regardless of the win.

Comment #23

noise-gate — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:15:51 GMT

Of course you would forget about your pension, which you honestly owed, and we can see why: You not thinking clearly

Comment #22

DELotteryPlyr — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 12:19:46 GMT

For me its all about 'opportunity cost'. With the winnings you now have the opportunity to do other things than work. I couldn't continue to work when I know there are SOOO many things I would rather do or experience. So I would forgo the pension to have the freedom.

Comment #21

BaltimoreRon — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:50:30 GMT

Oh yes, I am sure he won that much money, because when the VA Lottery worker filled the store with the Scratch Offs, they enclosed the 3 foot by 4 foot check, right at this gas station for the clerk to keep when the winner comes to claim it. This happens all the time in Maryland where I am residing. Wake up Sheeple.

Comment #20

Todd — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 23:29:29 GMT

Comment #19

Artist77 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:17:57 GMT

If he works for the post office, I believe he needs to reach a certain age and years in service to get a pension. If he is close, why not stay? Why walk away from all that money? This is his career and he deserves the pension. I bet the job is great exercise as well.

Comment #18

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:07:28 GMT

Just about to go in watch the new Thor movie GB. Will get back to you Big Guy. Stay tuned.

Comment #17

LiveInGreenBay — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:38:00 GMT

If he wants to keep his job, that's up to him, more power to him. Personally I wouldn't. Two points in response to your post....

Didn't realize crack addicts had to register in specific areas. Not to mention meth and other human attacking animals that seem to permeate our society now days. Yea he's a big guy, so am I. Somehow a gun makes all men equal. Sam Colt .

Comment #16

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:44:51 GMT

But he does not have to take either of ours suggestions.Look on the plus side for a minute: Perhaps there are No crack addicts in he's area. The other thing: He looks like a pretty big guy,could handle himself in a situation, probably served in the armed forces, carries a weapon himself. This conversation can go in any direction, but this remains true: If he feels he needs to continue working, then so be it.

Think happy thoughts once in a while- free of addicts and guns GB.

Comment #15

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:33:42 GMT

l don't, and neither do you. To somehow suggest that he ought to retire from his job is cavalier of you. You used the word Ought - which signifies OBLIGATION...seriously? Which he is Not! l was simply covering all the bases, Why? Because long lost family friends have the tendency to show up when money suddenly appears.

Comment #14

wander73 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:33:00 GMT

If his face is shown yes everyone knows his route.

Comment #13

wander73 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:29:32 GMT

I am not sure why some just don't get it especially this discussion. Congrats to that worker for winning. He is plastured his pic on here, the state where he won, and who knows on the internet everywhere.

He should retire from what he does. Why are some members saying he should do this, do that, etc?

If anyone else on this site won that type of money you would work too really.

Comment #12

wander73 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:24:58 GMT

How do you know his situation? Do you know what he earns, tax returns, etc? Like seriously.

Comment #11

LiveInGreenBay — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:15:25 GMT

Why should he retire? I'll give you one good reason. Everyone on his route knows he won that much money. All it takes is one crack addict to shove a gun in his face. I'd sure hate to read a bad story regarding this guy.

Comment #10

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:23:59 GMT

Why should he retire from he's job? He's situation is no where close to the Robinsons who won a third of a billion dollars.l recall reading where Mr R said l will continue to work. Perhaps he sees the Uncles cousins coming out of the woodwork, siphoning off he's new found wealth, and has the forethought to continue working while investing the money. He has the perfect excuse for when the parasites come calling. He can always respond The money is all gone, can't you tell, lm still working... [ More ]

Comment #9

wander73 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:56:24 GMT

I would take the cash only because the interest rate. He did correct with a financial advisor. He should retire from the Postal service and if invested correctly he never has to work again. So that is 2 forms of income. Awesome. I am glad it made his day.

Comment #8

Bleudog101 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 10:25:16 GMT

Thirty Smackeroos. Maybe he'll win something in his home state of Maryland and another picture will be taken...though MD you can remain anonymous.

Comment #7

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:10:12 GMT

l *think a ticket is in the $20- $25 range.

Comment #6

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:08:52 GMT

Wow rcb, that's outstanding. After Uncle Sam takes a bite, its probably still north of 600K. Congrats to the winner

Comment #5

fellini — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:28:04 GMT

How much did the scratch off cost

Comment #4

rcbbuckeye — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:27:38 GMT

Check out the Florida thread on the Scratchoff forum. Those guys are pretty hard core.

EmtAdam hit again, $1 million.

Cool thread.

Comment #3

noise-gate — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 01:52:46 GMT

When are we going to hear of a LP member who won $10 million off a scratcher? l can just hear them yell Lord have mercy!

** Side note: This afternoon, a guy hands the clerk his MM slip and gives him $1:00 after the clerk runs the slip. l could hear the back and forth on l only have one dollar, when did it go up to two? I didn't stick around to hear the end of the discussion.. as they say Oh Well

Comment #2

Cassie8620 — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 01:06:45 GMT

I bought another 2 right now. scratch em later.i LOVE this game.Never giving up til it gets discontinued congrats!

I won a day ago 100 4x on Extreme and $1,000.00 months ago.

So, congrats to the lucky Multi-Millionaire.

Comment #1

music* — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 23:34:59 GMT

Hearty Congratulations to Woody Simmons!!!

Yes, a financial adviser comes in handy when you need one like Woody does now.

Maryland postal worker wins $10 million scratch-off lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 22:33:57 GMT

Woody Simmons sat in his car and screamed.

Thankfully, it was for good news the Maryland man had just realized that he won $10 million in a Virginia lottery scratch-off game.

A week ago, Simmons, who works for the U.S. Postal Service and lives in Hyattsville, stopped at a Woodbridge convenience store where he often shops. He noticed a sign inside about a new lottery game, Extreme Millions.

I thought, 'Well, let me take a chance,' Simmons told lottery officials in Virginia.

He bought... [ More ]