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$32M Lottery Winner Believes in Magic

Md. accountant says Wiccan gods helped him hit the jackpot

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2007 6:21 PM CDT
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(Newser) – A Maryland accountant says he won a share of last week's $330 million Mega Millions jackpot by making a deal with Wiccan gods. “You let me win the lottery, and I’ll teach,” said Elwood “Bunky” Bartlett, who says he holds one of four winning tickets and stands to pocket at least $32 million after taxes, the AP reports.

Bartlett bought two quick-pick tickets when he stopped at a liquor store on his way to a New Age healing shop where he occasionally teaches. “If it wasn’t for this place I wouldn't have won the lottery,” he says. He vowed not to let his good fortune change him, saying, “I’m going to live my life like I have been.”

Elwood Bunky Bartlett displays a copy of the winning ticket Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 after winning the Mega millions jackpot in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330 million jackpot with four other winners.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Elwood "Bunky" Bartlett displays a copy of the winning ticket Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 after winning the Mega millions jackpot in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330 million jackpot with four other...   (Associated Press)
Elwood Bunky Bartlett stands in the Mystical Voyage gift shop, where he teaches classes, after winning the Mega millions jackpot Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330 million jackpot with four other winners.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Elwood "Bunky" Bartlett stands in the Mystical Voyage gift shop, where he teaches classes, after winning the Mega millions jackpot Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330...   (Associated Press)
Elwood Bunky Bartlett smiles as he talks with reporters after winning the Mega millions jackpot Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330 million jackpot with four other winners.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Elwood "Bunky" Bartlett smiles as he talks with reporters after winning the Mega millions jackpot Sunday Sept. 2, 2007 in Nottingham, Md. Bartlett will share the $330 million jackpot with four other...   (Associated Press)
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Truth777
Oct 10, 2011 11:02 PM CDT
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Divine Power of God - cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
Truth777
Sep 27, 2011 1:03 AM CDT
There is no distinction between white and black magic. When magic works, it is always the work of the Devil. (Father Gabriele Amorth) Read: (1 John 3:8)
Guest
Aug 4, 2009 3:17 AM CDT
Bunky is my inspiration to win the lottery!

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