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Can a Mega Millions jackpot winner remain anonymous? Not in these states
A record-setting Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs — it’s an estimated $1.55 billion after no ticket matched the winning numbers Friday. If you’re lucky enough to beat the immense odds and win, there are a few things experts recommend you do immediately. Among those is keeping your victory a secret for as long as possible. Depending on where you live (or more specifically, where you win the prize), you may be able to claim your prize anonymously. In many states, however, that isn’t the case. According to Mega Millions, it all comes down to your state’s public disclosure laws. Some are required to ... (full story)