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skydog1964

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Mar 7, 2018, 8:41 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?
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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?

Depends on which state, but forming a trust usually works. But if your state doesn't allow Online winners to collect via trust, why not buy your tickets the old fashioned way?
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Mar 7, 2018, 10:33 pm

Well sometimes, it's inconvenient for me to run out and buy tickets. I'm in illinois, not sure what the laws are there.
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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?

Seems like you should be asking these kind of questions at the place you purchased the ticket.

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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?

Click on USA MEGA in the Quick Links section. Go to PB and click on the FAQ's. They can answer your questions there.

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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?

First rule of thumb : Keep your mouth shut. That babe you recently met online, you tell her nothing.She wants to know "everything about you", you tell her you renting a room in your parents basement.That should kill that inquiry.

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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Sorry if this has been asked before, but say I hit the powerball jackpot with a ticket I bought online rather than a paper ticket. Is there a way to remain anonymous and if so how?

I assume the same state lottery law should apply as if you purchased it in person. If your state permits claiming via a trust, then the state lottery law should apply and allow you to claim via a trust. You should not have to waive that right because of an online purchase...unless it is clearly stated on the lottery website.

Sounds like a future lottery lawsuit if the lottery tries to deviate from the state lottery rules!
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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Well sometimes, it's inconvenient for me to run out and buy tickets. I'm in illinois, not sure what the laws are there.

My suggestion if it is that much of an issue to run out to buy them twice a week, is to purchase advance draws. Here in Texas, we can get 10 advanced draws. Some states allow much more. That way you would only have to go out every so often.

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Mar 11, 2018, 2:57 pm

Let's say you live in Virginia where you cannot claim via a trust , etc, and they plaster your name all over. I would assume they could not release your name before you claimed it officially ( online playing) so I guess you could control the process a little by waiting a month or two or longer to make personal arrangements, move, hide, etc. You would not have a paper ticket to worry about losing.
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Quote: Originally posted by skydog1964 on Mar 7, 2018
Well sometimes, it's inconvenient for me to run out and buy tickets. I'm in illinois, not sure what the laws are there.

In my state we don't actually get any game tickets when playing Online and any winnings are deposited in my account. A SS number is required to open an account and winnings over $600 we'll get a W-2G . You'll have to check the Illinois Lottery rules to find your options.

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