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zero0n3 t1_j9zpkbp wrote

Reply to comment by Alkdmani in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself

If you do this right you can have a lawyer or agent or LLC claim it so you have a layer of protection

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captainslowww t1_j9zwr0q wrote

Sometimes. It depends on the state.

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domino2064 t1_ja0wdkf wrote

>Sometimes. It depends on the state.

Surprisingly, Kansas is one of the few states you can remain entirely anonymous in.

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Murgatroyd314 t1_ja1b8if wrote

Even if you do that, the lottery agency will insist on knowing the actual person who will get the money. (For an example of why, google Eddie Tipton.) In some states, once they know this, it becomes a matter of public record subject to disclosure on request, despite your LLC/trust.

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