# What would you do if you hit the mega?

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> [@WTB: civic hatchback seats](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-civic-hatchback-seats/51106/7):
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> In NY it’s a public record (for Mega at least, I can only assume its the same for power ball)
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> [10 Things To Do When You Win The Lottery](http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2012/02/11/10-things-to-do-when-you-win-the-powerball/)
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> So you better budget in hiring personal protection as you become an extremely high kidnapping risk as a fresh multi millionaire and there are plenty of people that hunt them for blackmail profit. Not to mention expecting everybody and their mother will be begging for a piece and you will never be able to trust anybody in the future as you won’t be sure if they are sincere or not.
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> :ponder

CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS WHEN I HIT THE JACKPOT?

All but five states (DE, KS, MD, ND, OH) have laws that require the lottery to release the name and city of residence to anyone who asks. Other states may offer to assist you in some way, including such things as the creation of trusts. But generally, you will want to hire an attorney to review the laws in your state to see what options you might have. Photos and press conferences are up to you for most, but not all states. Check with your state lottery to see if photos or more are required. Most of the time, it is advisable to get it over with the press so that you don’t have one or more reporters following you around to get that “exclusive” interview. Even if the you can keep your identity secret from the press and the public, you will have to be known to the lottery - so they can confirm that you are eligible to play and win.

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