Can You Stay Anonymous After Winning The Arizona Lottery?

Winning the lottery is just about everyone's dream. The concept of waking up a millionaire after buying a cheap ticket is too tantalizing for anyone to turn down.

The issue is, winning usually comes with a massive headache of everyone you've ever met expecting a slice of your fortune. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to avoid that entirely?

Lottery Anonymity

Because this has become such a huge problem, Arizona has actually devised a solution. IF you happen upon a winning ticket worth $100,000 or more, you are legally allowed to request to remain permanently anonymous.

If you need time to think about it, don't worry! Your identity will remain confidential for 90 days, which will allow you to consider your decision for longer. If you decide you'd prefer to stay anonymous, the state will ensure your identity stays behind closed doors, and all that money can be yours.

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When is Your Identity Not Confidential?

There are a few cases where you are not allowed to request anonymity. The most common is winnings under $100,000. Unfortunately, while this is still life changing money, the state is under no requirement to keep you anonymous.

Regardless of the amount, the Lottery may release the store the ticket was won at, the date it was purchased, and for exactly how much. If some detectives want to make a case and find you, they may be able to, but this is the extent of the information the lottery is allowed to give out without consent. So whether it's $10 or $10,000,000, make sure you know your rights, and if you want to disappear, no one can stop you.

[Arizona Lottery]