Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
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Can the Illinois Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner stay anonymous? Some states say yes — while most others require ticketholders to reveal their identity to claim the big prize.
Mega Millions: What to know ahead of Friday's drawing https://t.co/Xb8URu4ajg Nicole Pelletiere is a senior editor, lifestyle, with Fox News Digital.
The winning ticket was sold at the Speedy Café Speedway gas station on East Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines, Illinois. The ticket holder, who so far remains anonymous, won the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
That hefty prize is likely to draw attention to any winner(s) whose identities are revealed — which arguably makes them a target for theft and other safety compromises. However, public disclosure laws actually vary by state, according to the Mega Millions.
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