Legislation allows Montana lottery winners to remain anonymous

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ronki — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:14:59 GMT

North Carolina won't do that they want the publicity think it will sell more tickets it's a screwed up State anyway

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HAMMY WAMMY — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:31:18 GMT

Im headed to Montana in 3 weeks for a little week long getaway... i always play the lotto when im up there :)

Love that they now allow anonymous winners

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HoLeeKau — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:27:04 GMT

Yay! Now Montana and Wyoming are both anon, and Oregon is working on legislation last I knew. Hopefully Idaho is next.

I'm seriously considering making the trip to Wyoming as soon as I need to renew my regular numbers. If enough of us cross the state line to buy tickets, maybe the impact on Idaho's wallet will get their butts in gear.

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noise-gate — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:42 GMT

l think the day California goes along with Montana, l will win both MM PB...in the same week

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CDanaT — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:41:28 GMT

Montana is looking better and better all the time. Can't wait for my next trip up there, soon.

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Unlucky-Kenny — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:38:02 GMT

I agree - glad another state could pass it - maybe mine will be next just in time for...

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Bleudog101 — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:58:55 GMT

Great news, it should be the person's option, not the lottery. For me saying the ticket was purchased @ 7-11 such and such a city is enough for me.

Legislation allows Montana lottery winners to remain anonymous

Lottery Post — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:42:21 GMT

The Montana Lottery sent out its first news release Friday listing major lottery prizes won this week without including the names of the winners, following a new law allowing prize winners to remain anonymous.

The Legislature passed the bill last month and Gov. Greg Gianforte signed it into law on March 31.

While the legislation did not have an effective date, lottery spokesperson Jennifer McKee said they followed the spirit of the legislation in only releasing the towns were the major pri... [ More ]