Is it worth driving one hour to state that allows anonymity?Prev Topic Next Topic

New Topic New Poll

rundown99

United States
Member #567
August 14, 2002
526 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 2:52 pm

I live in a state where you can play Powerball and Mega Millions. However, the state I live in does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. There are two neighboring states that allow anonymity for lottery winners. But one state is an hour and half away. The other state is over 2 hours away from me. Here is my question. Is it worth driving to either state to play a large number of lottery tickets with those odds for the sake of remaining anonymous?

Smart lottery winners form trust to claim their winnings. They send an attorney to the lottery headquarters to claim the prize in trust, so that ONLY the name of the trust is revealed. And they tell NO ONE, especially relatives.

If you ever win a lottery and you are single, the only person you should ever marry is someone who was truly in love with you BEFORE you won the jackpot!

People can talk about strategies and gimmicks all they want, but unless your ticket actually matches at least 5 of those 6 balls, you are just another person who tried to win a game yet ultimately failed.
cottoneyedjoe

United States
Member #197,030
March 28, 2019
1,661 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 4:41 pm

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 21, 2022
I live in a state where you can play Powerball and Mega Millions. However, the state I live in does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. There are two neighboring states that allow anonymity for lottery winners. But one state is an hour and half away. The other state is over 2 hours away from me. Here is my question. Is it worth driving to either state to play a large number of lottery tickets with those odds for the sake of remaining anonymous?

It might be worth it if you're buying enough that your chances of winning the jackpot are non-negligible, really it depends on the person.

If you bought 1,000 Powerball tix (all different combos), your odds of hitting the jackpot would be 1 in 292,201. This is roughly the same as the odds of winning a Cash Five type game that uses fewer than 35 balls. Meh, as Larry David might say.

But if you bought 10,000 tix, your odds of hitting the jackpot would be 1 in 29,220. Are those good enough odds to make the trip worth it? I think if you're spending that much money it is probably worth it to drive to a better state.

What's your plan? Good luck to you whatever you decide to do!
JeetKuneDoLotto

United States
Member #161,360
November 27, 2014
1,082 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 5:16 pm

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 21, 2022
I live in a state where you can play Powerball and Mega Millions. However, the state I live in does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. There are two neighboring states that allow anonymity for lottery winners. But one state is an hour and half away. The other state is over 2 hours away from me. Here is my question. Is it worth driving to either state to play a large number of lottery tickets with those odds for the sake of remaining anonymous?

No. Dont travel anywhere. Send the money to me. I will play online for you.
Oscargrouch05$

Emporia,Kansas
United States
Member #178,898
December 22, 2016
3,929 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 6:01 pm

If you do win have to pay taxes in both states State an Federal. I lived in Missouri an Kansas worked in Oklahoma at a Casino taxed twice.
Stat$talker

700 light yrs West of Milky Way Galaxy's Center
United States
Member #200,642
September 1, 2019
4,239 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 6:33 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Oscargrouch05$ on Feb 21, 2022
If you do win have to pay taxes in both states State an Federal. I lived in Missouri an Kansas worked in Oklahoma at a Casino taxed twice.

Yeea, but be 4warned, dat duzznt werk for Child Support..!

cauze they kaught 🏃up wit Daddy Derelicteyedjoe..!!

...MATH... The final Stochastic frontier...

These are the Lottery Voyages of Stat$talker..!!

The ongoing Mission,..to seek out the Laws of "Probability Math"...

to master its rules to invoke...to Conquer ALL Major Jackpots..!!

...To boldly go,... Where NO Player has gone before...!!
Artist77

United States
Member #121,739
January 16, 2012
9,015 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 8:44 pm

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 21, 2022
I live in a state where you can play Powerball and Mega Millions. However, the state I live in does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. There are two neighboring states that allow anonymity for lottery winners. But one state is an hour and half away. The other state is over 2 hours away from me. Here is my question. Is it worth driving to either state to play a large number of lottery tickets with those odds for the sake of remaining anonymous?

Is a trust or llc an option in your state? Check the pinned state list in the Jackpot topic. If yes, then you can possibly be "anonymous"

Do not raise your daughter to look for a knight. Raise her to use the sword herself.
weshar75

Mcminnville, Oregon
United States
Member #3,013
December 13, 2003
6,173 Posts
Offline

Feb 21, 2022, 11:39 pm

I live in Oregon and you can not claim anonymously here but if I win a jackpot in my lifetime I would just deal with the consequences.-weshar75
Unlucky-Kenny

WISCONSIN
United States
Member #202,055
November 7, 2019
2,086 Posts
Offline

Feb 22, 2022, 10:44 am

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 21, 2022
I live in a state where you can play Powerball and Mega Millions. However, the state I live in does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. There are two neighboring states that allow anonymity for lottery winners. But one state is an hour and half away. The other state is over 2 hours away from me. Here is my question. Is it worth driving to either state to play a large number of lottery tickets with those odds for the sake of remaining anonymous?

Maybe get your large pool of tickets and get the multi-draw option so you don't have to drive back as often to the other state?

If you did hit big it would be a nice option.

Lottery Post Wisconsin Results

Lottery Post Minnesota Results
CDanaT

Central TN
United States
Member #121,187
January 4, 2012
7,837 Posts
Offline

Feb 22, 2022, 11:50 am

Picking up an advanced draw for the maximum allowed, is a great option. Having a moving plan to a rental a few days before you collect could be an alternative, even something as simple as a campground lot.

Si vis pacem, para bellum.
rundown99

United States
Member #567
August 14, 2002
526 Posts
Offline

Feb 22, 2022, 8:09 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Feb 21, 2022
Is a trust or llc an option in your state? Check the pinned state list in the Jackpot topic. If yes, then you can possibly be "anonymous"

I think someone claimed the prize as a LLC in my state, but that person only won a million dollars not the jackpot. I suppose if that happened with a million prize, it could be done with a jackpot with an attorney who is experienced with trusts. Honestly, I would rather just play in a state whereas I could be anonymous without relinquishing control of my prize to an attorney.

Smart lottery winners form trust to claim their winnings. They send an attorney to the lottery headquarters to claim the prize in trust, so that ONLY the name of the trust is revealed. And they tell NO ONE, especially relatives.

If you ever win a lottery and you are single, the only person you should ever marry is someone who was truly in love with you BEFORE you won the jackpot!

People can talk about strategies and gimmicks all they want, but unless your ticket actually matches at least 5 of those 6 balls, you are just another person who tried to win a game yet ultimately failed.
rundown99

United States
Member #567
August 14, 2002
526 Posts
Offline

Feb 22, 2022, 8:10 pm

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Feb 22, 2022
Picking up an advanced draw for the maximum allowed, is a great option. Having a moving plan to a rental a few days before you collect could be an alternative, even something as simple as a campground lot.

That would be a good idea. However, I like to focus on the upcoming drawing when I play whether it be quick picks or selected numbers.

Smart lottery winners form trust to claim their winnings. They send an attorney to the lottery headquarters to claim the prize in trust, so that ONLY the name of the trust is revealed. And they tell NO ONE, especially relatives.

If you ever win a lottery and you are single, the only person you should ever marry is someone who was truly in love with you BEFORE you won the jackpot!

People can talk about strategies and gimmicks all they want, but unless your ticket actually matches at least 5 of those 6 balls, you are just another person who tried to win a game yet ultimately failed.
rundown99

United States
Member #567
August 14, 2002
526 Posts
Offline

Feb 22, 2022, 8:28 pm

According to stories I have read over the years, a lot of people who actually win the jackpot play the lottery consistently. Even if I drove to a neighboring state and bought 250 Powerball tickets once a month and spent $500, I could end up losing hundreds of dollars. But at least, if I spent $20 every drawing, I would have my hand in every drawing.

Smart lottery winners form trust to claim their winnings. They send an attorney to the lottery headquarters to claim the prize in trust, so that ONLY the name of the trust is revealed. And they tell NO ONE, especially relatives.

If you ever win a lottery and you are single, the only person you should ever marry is someone who was truly in love with you BEFORE you won the jackpot!

People can talk about strategies and gimmicks all they want, but unless your ticket actually matches at least 5 of those 6 balls, you are just another person who tried to win a game yet ultimately failed.
Stack47

Kentucky
United States
Member #32,651
February 14, 2006
10,319 Posts
Offline

Feb 23, 2022, 12:22 am

Quote: Originally posted by Oscargrouch05$ on Feb 21, 2022
If you do win have to pay taxes in both states State an Federal. I lived in Missouri an Kansas worked in Oklahoma at a Casino taxed twice.

Yep, if we win in a state with no state tax or less than the tax rate in your home state, we'll get a bill for the difference. And add to the number of people knowing the winner's name.

"When will we ever learn?"
Stat$talker

700 light yrs West of Milky Way Galaxy's Center
United States
Member #200,642
September 1, 2019
4,239 Posts
Offline

Feb 23, 2022, 1:28 am

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 22, 2022
I think someone claimed the prize as a LLC in my state, but that person only won a million dollars not the jackpot. I suppose if that happened with a million prize, it could be done with a jackpot with an attorney who is experienced with trusts. Honestly, I would rather just play in a state whereas I could be anonymous without relinquishing control of my prize to an attorney.

"Honestly, I would rather just play in a state whereas I could be anonymous without relinquishing control of my prize to an attorney."

Well, WE ALL saw whut relinquishing control of YO Lottery Money to a Lawyer will git you..!! People wit good intentionz sometimez NUTUP,.. not becauze they want to.. but cauze they CAN..!

...MATH... The final Stochastic frontier...

These are the Lottery Voyages of Stat$talker..!!

The ongoing Mission,..to seek out the Laws of "Probability Math"...

to master its rules to invoke...to Conquer ALL Major Jackpots..!!

...To boldly go,... Where NO Player has gone before...!!
Artist77

United States
Member #121,739
January 16, 2012
9,015 Posts
Offline

Feb 23, 2022, 7:26 am

Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Feb 22, 2022
I think someone claimed the prize as a LLC in my state, but that person only won a million dollars not the jackpot. I suppose if that happened with a million prize, it could be done with a jackpot with an attorney who is experienced with trusts. Honestly, I would rather just play in a state whereas I could be anonymous without relinquishing control of my prize to an attorney.

If someone used a LLC for a million dollar prize and stayed anonymous, then a larger jackpot should allow the same option.

You are not relinquishing control of the money with a llc or trust. The attorney has a temporary power of attorney to claim the money on your behalf. You are in control of the money.

Trusts or llcs are not always an option depending on the state law and /or lottery precedent.

Do not raise your daughter to look for a knight. Raise her to use the sword herself.