Compiling lists of states and claiming rules/anonymous, etc. Please add.

Reply #17

Artist77 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:18:19 GMT

Yea, that is bizarre. People think a blind trust means your identity is blinded but it just means someone else has control and decision making authority for the money and you are blinded from input. A lot of judges have to have blind trusts and politicians. I would assume all the SCOTUS judges would have to have their money in a blind trust because of the cases they decide.

Yea, it must mean the attorney collecting it via a blind trust...the claiming trust. But it still is bizarre. A dishones... [ More ]

Reply #16

LottoLucy — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:52:16 GMT

Illinois seems to be #4. And contradictory! These are from their FAQ page:

Will The Illinois Lottery Publicly Release My Name And City Of Residence Absent A Request Under Applicable Law?

This depends on the prize amount. If your prize is $250,000 or more, at the time of claiming the prize you may submit a written request on the Illinois Lottery Claim form to keep your name and city of residence confidential from public disclosure. However, the Illinois Lottery may release your name an... [ More ]

Reply #15

LottoLucy — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:43:02 GMT

I agree with you about the trusts. Out of curiosity I spoke to the Ohio lottery this morning and they confirmed that you do have to have a blind trust. That doesn t make a whole lot of sense to me but that is what they said. Maybe the lawyer just set up the blind trust and directed it to pass on the money to the second trust but I m not sure I trust enough to have someone else directing my money to do anything.

Reply #14

CDanaT — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:07:16 GMT

Maine Lottery Rules:

SECTION 17. PRIZE PAYMENT AND CLAIMING PRIZES

Direct payment of prizes. All instant prizes of $100 or less must be paid directly by instant ticket agents, and all instant and on-line ticket prizes up to $599 must be paid directly by the on-line agents. Instant ticket agents may pay instant ticket prizes up to $599. The claimant shall present the winning ticket to an agent, fill out the claimant s name and address on the back of the ticket and show identification. The

Reply #13

Artist77 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:38:53 GMT

Very interesting Lotto Lucy. I have always mentioned I thought 2 trusts would be needed but those trusts were not blind trusts and the article ones are regular trusts, unless I missed something. A blind trust just allows someone else to manage and make decisions about your money and you have no control so I would not recommend one for a lottery win. You do not need a blind trust. One trust to allow the counsel to represent and claim and another one to deposit it. The Ohio people are wrong about

Reply #12

LottoLucy — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:26:19 GMT

I think Michigan is #5. Michigan only games like their lotto game can be claimed anonymously but if you win a multi-state game like Powerball there is no anonymity.

The Ohio lottery has told me you can only claim their lottery anonymously if you claimed with a blind trust. Here is a recent article written by an attorney who represented a winner. I m not 100% sure if what he did is considered a blind trust or not: https://www.altickcorwin.com/Articles/How-To-Claim-Lottery-Winnings-Anonymo... [ More ]

Reply #11

Artist77 — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:29:44 GMT

Great info cdana. Thanks.

Reply #10

CDanaT — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:19:56 GMT

Tennessee: Anonymity not allowed, Photos Press Conference not mandatory.

http://www.tnlottery.com/sites/default/files/2018-10/Policy%203.1%20%20Drawing-Style%20Game%20Rules%2010-31-17.pdf

Page 3(C) Determination of prize winner:

A Claim Form shall be filed in the name of a single legal entity as Claimant, either one individual or one organization. Multiple payees are not permitted. Groups, family units, clubs or organizations shall designate in writing one individual or entity to recei... [ More ]

Reply #9

Redd55 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:37:12 GMT

California is in category 2

Oh, it's worse. California flashes winners name and photo, if they get it, on computer terminals where ever lottery tickets are sold for years.

Reply #8

adulane62 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:35:07 GMT

Intersting topic Artist77!

Searching Can Colorado jackpot winners remain anonymous? brought in the following article from January 15, 2016. A bit outdated perhaps, but still...

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/01/15/in-colorado-and-other-states-lottery-winners-can-keep-names-secret/

Even a jackpot isn t enough to buy anonymity for many lottery winners, whose names are often made public by state law.

But now it s becoming increasingly possible for big winners to hide their

Reply #7

oate — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:31:28 GMT

Washington: As a public agency, all documents held by Washington's Lottery are subject to the Public Records Act. Lottery prizes may be claimed in the name of a legally formed entity, such as a trust. However, in the event of a public records request, the documents forming the artificial entity may be released, thereby revealing the individual names of winners. Source: https://walottery.com/ClaimYourPrize/

Idaho: Since your name, prize amount

and town of residence is public informatio... [ More ]

Reply #6

Artist77 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:02:47 GMT

Thank you Konane. Perfect.

Reply #5

konane — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:48:31 GMT

Georgia - Winnings above $250,000 can be kept anonymous provided winner requests to do so. 05/12/2018

There are other lotteries listed at that link if that may help your list. Good luck

https://www.stl.news/georgia-governor-signs-bill-allowing-lottery-winners-remain-anonymous/121962

Reply #4

Artist77 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:35:05 GMT

Perfect. Thank you Murgatroyd.

Reply #3

Murgatroyd — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:36:10 GMT

Arizona: Beginning Friday, July 3, 2015, the names of persons or legally formed entities that are paid lottery prizes or winnings of $600 or more are confidential for 90 days from the date the prize is awarded and are not a public record during this 90-day period. Information regarding the prize winner's city and county of residence is not confidential. A prize winner may waive the confidentiality provisions by voluntarily consenting to the disclosure of the prize winner's name.

Reply #2

Artist77 — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:37:50 GMT

Thank you Oate. Exactly what I needed. Perfection. After this thread is up for a bit, I will compile everything into a chart.

Reply #1

oate — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:26:47 GMT

California is in category 2

Wyoming: We will honor requests for anonymity from winners. However, we certainly hope winners will allow us to share their names and good news with other players. Source: https://wyolotto.com/lottery/faq/

Oregon: Certain information about Lottery prizes is public record, including the name of the winner, amount of the prize, date of the drawing, name of the game played and city in which the winning ticket was purchased. Oregon citizens have a right to know that... [ More ]

Compiling lists of states and claiming rules/anonymous, etc. Please add.

Artist77 — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:30:14 GMT

Categories of claimant options: Feel free to add states. Let's develop a list.

1.) 100% automatically anonymous. See MD.

2.) 100% not anonymous. Claimant must be an individual only based on lottery rules. See VIRGINIA

3.) Claimant or anonymity issue not addressed in lottery rules. So trusts, etc. are an option for claiming. See DC and NH.

4.) Limited anonymity based on time and /or winning amount. Winner may remain anonymous for a specific period of time and/or above a specific... [ More ]