Michigan Lawmaker Wants To Give Lottery Winners A Privacy Option

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The winner of the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot in Michigan will be revealed at some point in the future, although these assurances may not endure for long.

Last week, Rep. Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes) submitted a bill that proposes granting Michigan residents who win multi-state jackpots, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lucky For Life, the right to maintain their anonymity.

For the sake of transparency, Michigan is among a few states that mandate the public record to include the identification of lottery winners.

Outman argues Michigan lottery anonymity equals safety

The rationale behind the law is straightforward: When the newfound wealth of a Michigander becomes widely known, it could potentially put them at risk.

In a statement, Outman expressed that

The main objective here is to prioritize safety and protect the privacy of winners in games like the lottery. The proposed legislation aims to grant winners the option to remain anonymous, safeguarding them from potential unwanted and potentially harmful attention. By offering a privacy choice, individuals can feel more secure and avoid being subjected to harassment or overwhelming requests for financial assistance, loans, or donations.

After emerging victorious in the November election, Outman commenced his first term on January 1. Consequently, House Bill 4218 was directed to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Mega Millions winner has a year to claim jackpot

The fortunate individual who won the Mega Millions bought a ticket at the Novi Kroger for the drawing on January 22nd. This impressive amount of money ranks as the third-highest win in the history of the United States. It is worth mentioning that the largest jackpot ever recorded, totaling $1.586 billion, also holds the record for being the highest worldwide.

If the winner chooses to do so, they have a whole year to file a claim with the Michigan lottery agency as the winner from last month. Opting for this option, they can receive a lump sum of $530 million after taxes.

The winner of the contest will also entitle Kroger to receive a $50,000 commission. Kroger, headquartered in Cincinnati, has recently declared that it will be contributing this amount to the Food Bank Council of Michigan.

Last week, a resident of Michigan became the inaugural Lucky For Life prize winner in the online gaming community. The fortunate individual now receives a generous sum of $1,000 per day for the rest of their life. They have the option to receive this amount in yearly installments of $365,000 for a minimum duration of 20 years or for the entirety of their life, whichever is longer. Alternatively, the winner may choose to receive a lump-sum payment of $5.75 million.

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