Money | Mega Millions Mega Millions Winner Crops Up in Maryland Not Mirlande Wilson, we assume? By Neal Colgrass Posted Apr 9, 2012 6:01 PM CDT Copied A Mega Millions lottery ticket purchased in Chicago, Thursday, March 29, 2012, shows the drawing date of Friday, March 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) The owner of a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket stepped forward in Baltimore County today—and we assume it's not the one who lost her ticket. A Maryland Lottery spokeswoman refused to identify the winner, but said a "storyline" will be shared at a press conference tomorrow morning, the Baltimore Sun reports. Winners in Illinois and Kansas will help divvy up the $656 million prize, each banking over $100 million after taxes. Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error