draw attention to any winner(s) whose identities are revealed — which arguably makes them a target for theft and other safety compromises.However, public disclosure laws actually vary by state, according to the Mega Millions.MEGA MILLIONS LOTTERY DRAWING: IF YOU WIN, HERE'S HOW TO STAY SAFE AND SECURE"Some states require their lotteries to publicly identify winners, while others do not," the lottery game's website states. "Check with the lottery in your jurisdiction."Here are a number of U.S.
states out of the 45 Mega Millions-participating states where winners can be anonymous. (This list is subject to change as more states have been pushing for legislation that would protect lottery winners' identities.)FILE - This illustration photo shows a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Washington, DC, on July 26, 2022. (OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)The names of people (or legally formed entities) who win $600 or more are held confidential for 90 days from the date the prize is awarded, according to the Arizona lottery.
Winners are also not revealed in public records during that period. Winners of $100,000 or more may choose to have their names remain permanently confidential.
However, the prize winner's city and county of residence is not confidential, in accordance with Arizona law.State law in Delaware allows winners to remain anonymous, according to the Delaware Lottery Games.The identities of those who win Florida lottery prizes of $250,000 or more remain confidential for 90 days, as stated in a law passed in May.