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brees2012

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Feb 15, 2020, 7:24 pm

I was just researching and run upon , where Illinois might be Anonymous .

I just wonder if you've heard this ? Thank you .

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Feb 15, 2020, 10:04 pm

Not sure where you got that info but this is from the Illinois lottery website;

If I win a large prize or jackpot, can I avoid having my name released?

To assure the public that prizes are won and awarded, the Lottery routinely publishes winner information, including the name, home city and the amount won. We do not, however, publish winners’ addresses, telephone numbers or other personal information. Multi-million dollar winners may be required to participate in a one-time public relations event in which the winner typically receives an oversized souvenir check.

https://www.illinoislottery.com/help-center/faqs/winning

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Feb 16, 2020, 1:24 am

Maybe they forgot to update their site.

"DES PLAINES — Hitting the jackpot and winning more than $250,000 from the Lottery will no longer automatically cost you your privacy under a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).

“Not everyone wants the fame that comes with winning a large prize from the Lottery,” Murphy said. “Illinois Lottery winners should be able to keep their information private if they so choose.

Currently, Lottery winners’ names, city of residence, date the prize is won and amount of winnings are matters of public record and are therefore subject to public disclosure laws. Under Senate Bill 211, Lottery winners of more than $250,000 can submit a written request that their identity be kept confidential.

Additionally, this new law creates a new scratch-off for homelessness prevention programs.

This legislation, which was signed into law today, takes effect immediately."

This took effect in August 2018.
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Feb 16, 2020, 9:30 am

Quote: Originally posted by brees2012 on Feb 15, 2020
I was just researching and run upon , where Illinois might be Anonymous .

I just wonder if you've heard this ? Thank you .

The information you seek can be found on the Lottery Post Forums:

Lottery State Chart of Anonymity for Claimants:

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/326232

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Feb 17, 2020, 10:44 am

Quote: Originally posted by Raven62 on Feb 16, 2020
The information you seek can be found on the Lottery Post Forums:

Lottery State Chart of Anonymity for Claimants:

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/326232

That thread still says Ill is not anonymous.
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Feb 17, 2020, 11:15 am

I have reached out to the Illinois Lottery to get clarification on this. I'll post an update when I hear back.

Check the State Lottery Report Card
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Feb 17, 2020, 11:52 am

There's also some Oregon information under the Idaho heading. Could you edit that out?
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Feb 17, 2020, 4:26 pm

I have heard back from the Illinois Lottery. Lottery winners in the state can indeed remain anonymous if they win $250,000 or more. However, keep in mind, as is the case in many or all of these "anonymous" states, an open records request possibly can be used to dig out the winner's identity. Kudos to the Illinois Lottery for mentioning this possibility. Rarely do you see a state being up-front about this.

I have updated the Illinois information on the Anonymity thread, and I have also placed a link there to download the Illinois Lottery Winner's Handbook, which contains the information.

Check the State Lottery Report Card
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Sign the Petition for True Lottery Drawings
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grwurston

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Feb 17, 2020, 4:53 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Feb 17, 2020
I have heard back from the Illinois Lottery. Lottery winners in the state can indeed remain anonymous if they win $250,000 or more. However, keep in mind, as is the case in many or all of these "anonymous" states, an open records request possibly can be used to dig out the winner's identity. Kudos to the Illinois Lottery for mentioning this possibility. Rarely do you see a state being up-front about this.

I have updated the Illinois information on the Anonymity thread, and I have also placed a link there to download the Illinois Lottery Winner's Handbook, which contains the information.

If any one has any more questions about it, here is the Illinois lottery contact info.

Player Assistance
Email: support@illinoislottery.com
Player Hotline: 1-800-252-1775
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Feb 17, 2020, 5:47 pm

Because of the IRS, state taxes, and state laws like open records requests, its very difficult for any winner to be 100% anonymous, but rules like those in Illinois at the least gives the winners a head start.

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Feb 25, 2020, 11:05 pm

Thanks for posting the Illinois Lottery Winners handbook Todd.

grwurston,

I'm not sure if that IL 800 number can be reached from out of state.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
brees2012

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Mar 14, 2020, 10:46 am

Thank each and Everyone help for your information !

I appreciate it !!! Have A Great Day!

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brees2012

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Mar 14, 2020, 10:57 am

Quote: Originally posted by grwurston on Feb 17, 2020
If any one has any more questions about it, here is the Illinois lottery contact info.

Player Assistance
Email: support@illinoislottery.com
Player Hotline: 1-800-252-1775

Thank you, Todd for all your help. I do appreciate it.

It's nice to have this information for others to read

and educate themselves on this topic.

Have A Great Day !

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