There is wisdom in the phrase 'Good things come to those who wait', but it is certainly not universal.  Regardless, very interesting fact.  I hope those who benefited from that were able to use the money to improve their and their loved one's lives.  Small wealth in the ballpark of $3 million is a nice sum, but not something you can be reckless with.  I know how I'd manage it, but financial literacy is in something of short supply in modern society.