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AnonymityReply
I was thinking the same thing. Even California said they have to release your name. But I called them DIRECTLY and was told that NO its advertised but you can indeed remain anonymous. My concern is the advice to get a Financial Planner or Advisor. With all the Bernie Madoffs out there, who is to say they won't try to steal the money under the umbrella of protection and safe investments? When I win the SLP I will simply put it in a CDARS account. ( providing banks dont go bankrupt) I
Jan 30, 2010, 9:54 am - lottocalgal - Lottery Discussion Forum

Should I Do The Press Conference...?Reply
ambelamba Obsessing over what to do about a jackpot that you haven't hit isn't the best thing you can do.* Since you asked, however, and you were to hit, I'd say (assuming you live where you have the choice of remaining anonymous), not remaining anonymous coukd become one of the biggest regrets of your life. It really could turn out to be something that would haunt you from that day on. *In one og hid books, Mario Puzo tells of his being in an Army hospital in world War II. He h
Jun 13, 2009, 5:35 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery win opens doors for N.Y. doormanReply
myturn writes: Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around. IMHO, this is really silly. I alway wonder why this is such a big issue on the board. Of course, I'd rather claim my money anonymously, but why would I fight the system? After all, it's a voluntary game and the rules are very clear. Todd pos
Jun 20, 2008, 12:35 pm - justxploring - Lottery News

Groups in a non-anonymous state
Just FYI since there have been many posts about claiming a jackpot as a trust or corporation, here is a recent press release from the Florida Lottery where a Limited Partnership claimed a Lotto jackpot. I can't say for all states, but in Florida the names will always be listed. There is no way around it from what I can see. The only information not shown here is the age and city of residence of each winner, which is always mentioned. (They might all live in Tampa.) At least they have names I'll
Apr 11, 2008, 6:15 pm - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

Which scenario would you prefer??Reply
My preference is to find a method of play that gives me the best chances of winning a jackpot. It's nice to know that I can remain anonymous in Ohio but it's useless information if the numbers I picked for Mega Millions are drawn in a Powerball game. The Ohio Lottery has a slogan Odds are you'll have fun but I don't see any fun in looking for a hiding place and not being able to spend my winnings fearing somebody might notice. Smart lottery winners form trust to claim their winnings.
Mar 27, 2008, 7:30 pm - Stack47 - Lottery Discussion Forum

legal requirementReply
As Coin Toss wrote, there are some states that will protect your identity. We've had many threads about this subject. The best thing to do is check your state lottery's web site and look in the FAQs section. It seems to be a common question on most sites. Depending on the jackpot size, the press will also put your name on the front page, especially on a slow news day. Not long ago, a local winner who didn't want to talk to the press was pestered. He didn't speak much Engish, so his son came t
Feb 26, 2008, 6:14 pm - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why the sudden concern with anonymity ?Reply
If you go to the Powerball website and research it as I said, here it is verbatim: CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS WHEN I HIT THE JACKPOT? All but three states (DE, KS, ND) have laws that require the lottery to release the name and city of residence to anyone who asks. One state (SC) will keep your name secret if you request it, but if someone files a Freedom of Information Act request, you may have to file a plea with the judge to deny it. Photos and press conferences are always up to you.
Apr 3, 2007, 10:52 am - guesser - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why the sudden concern with anonymity ?Reply
Wishing to remain anonymous has always been a popular topic and is the best self defense. If you don t look out for yourself, no-one else will! As soon as the media announces your name every charity, needy person, ex-lover, ex-spouse, long lost friend, stalker, or charlatan will send you a letter, try to contact you, or have his or her hand out. Angry, jealous, and unethical co-workers who prefer to sue rather than play in the office pool will crawl out from underneath the various rock
Mar 31, 2007, 12:51 am - Preppy - Lottery Discussion Forum

Okla. lawmaker aims to stop lottery winners from staying anonymousReply
For the sake of discussion, why do you say they would lose that in court? The California Lottery says, these are the rules of our game. If you win you must identfiy yourself. You can claim it as a corporation, but you must provide the name of a natural person. Nothing against the law there. I don't see this to be illegal as long as they enforce the rule to everyone and it doesn't violate any exsiting Federal Law. Also should you try to fight this all thoughts of being anonymous are out the
Oct 10, 2006, 7:56 pm - CA LotteryGuy - Lottery News

If you hit the jackpotReply
Most state lotteries require that the names of major winners and their general addresses be made public; only very few states allow the winners to be anonymous. In the event you win, and would like to maintain your privacy, consider creating an artificial person, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation. The authorized representative of that artificial person will claim the prize. Or you might consider assigning the prize to a Revocable Private Trust, where you are th
May 24, 2006, 8:14 pm - csfb - Lottery Discussion Forum