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$2 million and $500,000 Powerball lottery prizes set to expire in South DakotaReply
If I win, can I remain anonymous? Should a lottery prize winner choose to remain anonymous when claiming the prize, the South Dakota Lottery will honor that request. It should also be noted that the Lottery will release the name of the retailer that sold the winning ticket, game name and prize amount. The winning player s personal information will never be shared for advertising or promotions unless the player opts into this on their claim form. However, if the Lottery receives an open
Jan 16, 2026, 6:41 pm - grwurston - Lottery News

15 New Jersey "Night of Millionaires" Powerball winners claim prizes of $1 million and moreReply
From a conversation I once had with a New Jersey Lottery official, winners aren't obligated to share their story or plans. Instead, the impression I got is that some winners will freely volunteer info about their experience like a hey, why not? sort of thing since they figure they can remain anonymous under state law anyway. The Lottery sure doesn't mind!
Jun 3, 2026, 6:35 pm - Kate - Lottery News

Two Canadian lotteries change privacy policies to hide winner's last names in press releasesReply
I get that lotteries want to assure the public that real people are actually winning but I see no reason why they can't set up an independent commission to verify all winners so that people can be anonymous. This day and age all you need is a name and you can go knock on the person's door. So I like that these two lotteries at least are hiding last names although if their pictures are posted that is another vulnerability
May 23, 2026, 5:59 pm - Fantasy876 - Lottery News

South Dakota trust claims $78 million Lotto Texas jackpot days before it expiresReply
I thought Trusts were not allowed? Last time I checked it had to be a natural person and not an entity even if anonymous. The state of the win controls so they now allowed a trust from the home of the winner for a second time. This does create an extra layer of anonymity. Interesting. I am wondering if other anonymous states would allow this as well. This is a new strategy to me. AI Overview A South Dakota trust can be based in Texas by separating the legal situs (governance) fr
May 14, 2026, 7:05 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News

Maryland man wins $1 million lottery prize after letting another customer ahead of him in lineReply
if maryland is a state that allows winners to remain anonymous, why on earth did this guy go for the publicity? well, congratulations dude and good luck with all the requests for handouts.
Mar 3, 2026, 11:53 am - Brock Lee - Lottery News

$1.7 BILLION: Will Powerball create a Christmas billionaire?Reply
Not my all time fave drawing????!!! It brought out all the colorful nuts. Something was in the air that has never been repeated. And it was the only drawing that I ever watched the live drawing. Still remember the first number drawn. Where is our buddy Mirlande at today??? I remember the photo of the 3 anonymous Maryland school employees wearing gloves while holding the oversized check.
Dec 23, 2025, 7:09 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News

No winner again: Powerball jackpot hits $1.6 billion in longest-ever rollover runReply
That's awful, I'd hate to be tracked like that for the rest of my life. I'm surprised he didn't go the trust route and have an attorney claim the prize for him. Even in countries like Australia or in Europe where you can remain anonymous, it's telling that no one ever steps forward to name them self, which is of course entirely ok to do. Everyone knows the pain that would come from such a decision. The states in the US that force you to come forward should really rethink that policy.
Dec 22, 2025, 5:37 pm - Barramundi - Lottery News

Florida bill would enhance criminal penalties for lottery retailer theft and fraudReply
Talk about a flagrant waste of lawmaking...who's gonna stand up to the state's prehistoric constitution ( that was written LONG before a 5-year old could find any human being within five planets on the internet) and let the players that make our great lottery what it is remain anonymous???
Nov 19, 2025, 7:01 pm - play4shekels - Lottery News

Washington, D.C. woman makes $2 million lottery claim in thematically appropriate attireReply
Yes designator is in the claim form but most people don't know what that means. So, they would not know to try and stay anonymous when claiming their prize money
Oct 25, 2025, 7:43 am - winterhug - Lottery News

Texas trust claims second half $1.8 billion Powerball lottery jackpotReply
I think so too. Even in an anonymous state, I would plan to see if the state would allow me to use a trust to claim a huge jackpot. Muddying and distancing that chain of custody to my name...lol.
Oct 14, 2025, 5:45 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News