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If you won a lottery jackpot..........Reply
Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on February 18, 2005Despite the option of forming a blind trust and remaining anonymous, it seems like many people are going public instead. What are your thoughts?I think it varies depending on the state. In some states, a trust or LLC can be used to claim winnings, while in others it cannot.In my state, winnings can be claimed through a trust and that is how I would do it. I wouldn't do the press conference, interviews, or anything like that. I wouldn'
Mar 28, 2005, 2:01 pm - PrisonerSix - Lottery Discussion Forum

Forming a trust to claim prizeReply
Quote: Originally posted by SirMetro on March 18, 2005I believe the Freedom of Information Act applies only to the Feds to secure access to declassified documents no longer deemed a security threat.I'm no expert, but if I'm not mistaken, the Freedom of Information Act applies to all US Governmental bodies: federal, state, and local; and applies to any information on file with a govenrmental agency. The exception would be documents pertaining to national security. Again I'm no expert, but I think
Mar 19, 2005, 11:51 pm - Tx_Mega_Player - Lottery Discussion Forum

Secret Lottery millionaire leaves fortune to charitiesReply
Everyone that wins the lottery has the right to remain anonymous. If people decide they don't want to, they can opt for publicity. Anonymity rights should also be applied here in the US. If you are anonymous when you buy a ticket you should remain so after you won. As long as the ticket is verified independently no one should think there is anything scandalous going on. People only want to know the identies of big winners out of sheer gossip value.All lotteries wins should also remain tax free
Dec 30, 2004, 2:27 am - Phokas - Lottery News

PowerBall Drawing for 10/09/04Reply
I think it's great that someone won from Delaware. Should be interesting to see if they execise their option to remain anonymous.
Oct 10, 2004, 12:11 am - Todd - Jackpot Games Forum

Claiming anonymously or signing your name
For those that end up claiming big jackpots through a trust so that they can stay anonymous, does that mean that they couldn't sign the back of their ticket with their own name? Or do you sign the name of the trust? It seems risky to leave the ticket unsigned while doing all the lawyer paperwork, but probably worth staying anonymous. Does anyone know how it works (i.e. can you sign your name but claim as a trust, or is there a way to secure your ticket while you're prepraing your trust)?
Oct 8, 2004, 3:55 pm - anon550 - Lottery Discussion Forum

anonymous lotto winners anymore?Reply
If you play the lottery in the state of Virgina you CANNOT remain anonymous, especially if you win the jackpot. Virgina will not even allow you to claim it with a trust. Everyone who wins money in a jackpot will have to appear for a press conference plus they will post your photo on their website. The same thing applies to those who win big in the state of Illinois.If you are concerned about anonymity, perhaps you should journey on up to Maryland and get your MM tickets...I have known for jackpo
Jul 17, 2004, 11:20 pm - ThinkBig - Lottery Discussion Forum

Remember that anonymous woman who
won that Powerball in SC? Well, I just contacted the SC Lottery and asked them if anyone has requested any further info about the winner (The Freedom of Information.) They emailed me back and said..... Yes. There have been several requests by the media. So apparently, us regular folks with a life would rather just honor this woman's request to keep her personal info private. However, the media has nothing else better to do--they would rather try to exploit this poor woman by searching here and
Jul 15, 2004, 11:38 am - ThinkBig - Lottery Discussion Forum

Anonymous winner in South Carolina?!?!?Reply
Quote: Originally posted by ThinkBig on July 08, 2004Of course it is fair for them to remain anonymous. The woman didn't want all the hoopla surrounding her win and she should have that right. However, there are some states (Virgina, Illnois, etc) where she would NEVER be able to get away with being anonymous. Anyone who gets a check (even if it's a partnership, trust, etc) has to go before the public and their pictures will be on the lotto website. They exploit like crazy cause they figure the
Jul 8, 2004, 11:52 am - rundown99 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Anonymous winner in South Carolina?!?!?Reply
Of course it is fair for them to remain anonymous. The woman didn't want all the hoopla surrounding her win and she should have that right. However, there are some states (Virgina, Illnois, etc) where she would NEVER be able to get away with being anonymous. Anyone who gets a check (even if it's a partnership, trust, etc) has to go before the public and their pictures will be on the lotto website. They exploit like crazy cause they figure the public should have the right to know. Only thing I ca
Jul 8, 2004, 11:41 am - ThinkBig - Lottery Discussion Forum

N.C. woman claims $66M Powerball jackpotReply
Actually, it's South Carolina that accepted the anonymous ticket redemption. The winner lives in NC, but the lottery is based in SC.
Jul 5, 2004, 9:31 pm - Todd - Lottery News