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I found it interesting this morning on the CA lotto website, the press release for last weeks 80 million winner. They let the 80 million winner remain anonymous, while telling her story of how she found out she won and only releasing the store where the ticket was bought at, I wonder how that worked out?
Feb 27, 2008, 3:55 pm - EXMECHANIC - Lottery Discussion Forum

Rule #1 For WinnersReply
When I win, I definitely plan on trying to remain anonymous for the sake of my kids...BUT, I have to say, that my name and my husband's name, including our last name, is SOOO common (like Smith or Johnson) that I know there are thousands of us in our state alone, so if our name DOES get released, I won't worry too much.
Feb 27, 2008, 2:29 pm - gonnawinwatchme - Lottery Discussion Forum

Rule #1 For WinnersReply
A Rockhampton great-grandfather woke up to the news that he has won over $15 million in Powerball. The man, in his seventies, was unaware of his win until he was called by the Queensland state lottery, he wishes to remain anonymous. When asked what he ll do with his massive windfall, the man said he was unsure. He said he had wanted to have a holiday in England for some time and would plan to do so.
Feb 27, 2008, 3:34 am - myturn - Lottery Discussion Forum

Protection after a huge jackpot lottery winReply
Is California the only state where someone can be anonymous when claiming a jackpot? Not sure what the point is in making your name public after winning a jackpot.
Feb 22, 2008, 2:38 pm - JWBlue - Lottery Discussion Forum

Rule #1 For WinnersReply
That's why before you even go to the lottery to claim your jackpot, you need to stop and get a lawyer and CPA first and create a blind trust to claim the prize on your behalf. Your lawyer goes to the lottery and under the blind trust, he collects the money for you and you remain anonymous through the whole process. If you don't do this, you are going to go on a rollercoaster ride with privacy and stress issues. Can NOT, must NOT.. let that happen.
Feb 19, 2008, 8:37 am - Omniscient - Lottery Discussion Forum

Rule #1 For Winners
The UK and Australian state lotteries allow winners to remain anonymous. American state lotteries should also allow winners the same right. At the very least, many family members and friends request help , and it's hard to refuse without causing offence. It can also attract the attention of less savoury types. It is very unusual for Australian winners to go public.
Feb 18, 2008, 11:11 pm - myturn - Lottery Discussion Forum

£10 million lottery winner blows fortune, in debtReply
The mistake he made was going public with his win. The UK lottery allowed winners to remain anonymous, while they like winners to go public, it is good publicity for the lottery. I think winners are crazy to go public.
Feb 18, 2008, 11:01 pm - myturn - Lottery News

If you won the lottery, would you leave dodge or...Reply
If I were able to remain somewhat anonymous, I would stay right here in the city where I live. It seems like a nice place to retire . But there is a beautiful gated community here that I would move to. Of course Id have to build on a vacant land, those existing home are still way too big for me even with the millions I'm going to win.
Jan 17, 2008, 11:31 pm - lottocalgal - Lottery Discussion Forum

I got a question?
Hello I have a question if you hit a big jack pot in NJ do you have to have a new conference and have your name and picture in the New paper? Or can you just stay anonymous? What about other states?
Jan 1, 2008, 11:15 pm - brickstar - Lottery Discussion Forum

'Infrequent buyer' claims $34M Powerball lottery jackpotReply
The lottery does not want anyone remaining anonymous because they think it hurts sales. If they give out all that money you can bet they want everyone knowing. This comes with the territory. I for one am very skeptical until I see the cash. This will never change because winners are the minority, and are the only ones who care about privacy. The majority however who do not win, will always want to know who won for legitimacy reasons.
Dec 30, 2007, 4:26 pm - sirbrad - Lottery News