Millionaire for Life Staying Anonymous

Although some people are happy to go public with their lottery wins, not everyone wants all their neighbors to know they're minted for life! Each state has different rules on whether big lottery winners can remain anonymous, and you can use the map below to check these rules for the state where you purchased your ticket.

The map/table below lists all participating states, and explains if and how winners can retain their anonymity in the case of a big win.

If you'd prefer to avoid the spotlight as a big winner and carry on with life in a semi-normal way, staying anonymous is the way to go. You can relax, knowing that only you, maybe your family, and some lottery officials are the only people who know about your fortune.

However, many state lotteries have regulations in place that prevent winners from going unnamed. This is usually done to promote trust in the institution of the lottery, by showing players that regular people really can win. This is also good marketing and promotional material for the state lottery too, which is also an incentive for them to limit anonymity. This helps to sell more tickets, raising more money for good causes.

*Millionaire for Life is not yet available to play. It will launch in March 2026. The interactive map showing the rules for anonymity for each state will be displayed when the game begins and the list of participating states is confirmed.