Sep 22, 2023 · Laws in 18 states allow lottery winners to collect prizes anonymously, meaning that we may never know who wins the estimated $750 million dollar jackpot.

Sep 28, 2023 · Act 889 states that anyone who wins more than $500,000 in the lottery can remain anonymous for three years. If the winner is an elected official or someone related to the official, the winner is allowed to remain anonymous for six months.

Dec 26, 2024 · Some of the states that allow anonymity for Powerball and Mega Millions winners have different rules for smaller jackpots. Virginia, for example, allows winners of prizes of $10 million or more to remain anonymous, while winners of smaller prizes are public record.

Mar 12, 2024 · Laws in some states allow lottery winners to collect national lottery prizes like Powerball and Mega Millions anonymously. If there is a winner in one of those 17 states, we may never know...

Sep 29, 2021 · States That Allow Lottery Winners To Remain Anonymous In the USA there are currently 18 states that allow lottery winners to claim the jackpot anonymously. In a further 11 states it’s possible to claim using a trust or company on your behalf.

For years, US lottery winners could only stay anonymous in six states; but today, more states are beginning to adjust their rules to protect winners. Here are the states that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous—and a few that are moving in that direction.

Aug 30, 2022 · Can you remain anonymous after winning the lottery? Find out which states allow anonymity and how you can protect your privacy if you win.

11 states - Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wyoming - allow lottery winners to stay anonymous without conditions. Missouri became the latest state to shield winners' privacy under a law signed by Gov. Mike Parson on June 29, 2021.

Jun 17, 2024 · As more states attempt to enact legislation to protect lottery winner identities, here's a look at how each location approaches anonymity.

Oct 9, 2023 · Laws in some states allow lottery winners to collect national lottery prizes like Powerball and Mega Millions anonymously, meaning that we may never know who wins the estimated $1.73 billion...