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Can You Stay Anonymous If You Win the Lottery? Here's Which States Allow It, Those That Don't and Some with Unique Rules

A minority of states allow lottery winners to stay anonymous regardless of prize size.
Other states keep identities private only if winnings exceed set thresholds.
Some states prohibit anonymity entirely for lottery winners.
Florida allows anonymous claims via a trust, with limited public disclosures for winners above $250,000.
Colorado posts the winner's first name and hometown on its lottery site.
The article ties a 2022 $2.04 billion Powerball win to ongoing debates over disclosure.
Some states allow anonymity via trusts or LLCs even if direct anonymity is barred.
There are states without lotteries at all.
The piece notes rules about disclosure in Colorado and Michigan for specific prize ranges.
The article cites World Population Review as a source on disclosure rules for trust-based anonymity.

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