CLEVELAND — Legal Analysis: Did you know that if you win the lottery, being able to claim your prize anonymously is the exception, and not the rule?
If you should happen to be so lucky and win a jackpot like the more than $1 billion Mega Millions prize currently up for grabs, Legally Speaking, Ohio is a great place to do it, because we live in one of the few states where lottery winners can remain anonymous.
Ultimately, it’s up to your personal preference, but keeping your name a secret may be in your best interest, not only for privacy, but also for safety reasons…