If $750M Powerball winner lives in these states, they can be anonymous

State law allows people who win games limited to Michigan’s borders and receive a single payout of over $10,000 to stay anonymous. However, anyone who buys a ticket in a multi-state lottery such as Powerball, Mega Millions or Lucky for Life cannot remain anonymous.

For most players, concerns about anonymity are the furthest thing from their minds, especially at a time like this, Jeff Holyfield, a state lottery spokesman, said. 

“It’s like the old recipe for rabbit stew,” Holyfield said laughing. “First, get a rabbit.” 

Powerball is a lottery offered in Michigan and 43 other states. The televised drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Saturday.

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If someone in Michigan wins the Powerball jackpot and chooses the lump sum option, their estimated take would be $429 million, before taxes, Holyfield said. 

For information on the TV stations throughout Michigan that will air the Powerball drawing, visit powerball.com/watch-drawing. 

Mega Millions is another lottery that’s also offered in 44 states.

That game’s estimated jackpot, according to to its website, was set at $40 million Friday night ($22 million cash option). The drawing was scheduled for 11 p.m. Friday. 

These six states, Holyfield said, grant anonymity to lottery winners for all their games, including Powerball and Mega Millions, regardless of jackpot size:

• Ohio
• Maryland
• Delaware
• North Dakota
• South Carolina
• Kansas

Lottery players in the Lansing area may have some luck on their side heading into the weekend. 

Brian Tackett, 48, of Lansing, won a $1 million prize in last week’s Powerball ticket drawing.

He bought the winning ticket at Holt Fine Liquor and Spirits, located at 2102 Aurelius Road in Holt.