Can the Powerball lottery jackpot winner stay anonymous? Some states say yes — while most others require ticket holders to reveal their identity to claim the big prize. Here's what to know.

Lottery winners usually try to stay anonymous when they can, fearing unwanted attention the extra money can bring.

Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.

Each state has unique laws regarding a lottery winner's privacy, and, in the state of Florida, winners cannot remain anonymous.

Lottery winners usually try to stay anonymous when they can, fearing unwanted attention the extra money can bring.

Lottery winners usually try to stay anonymous when they can, fearing unwanted attention the extra money can bring.

Lottery winners usually try to stay anonymous when they can, fearing unwanted attention the extra money can bring.

Lottery winners usually try to stay anonymous when they can, fearing unwanted attention the extra money can bring.