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Virginia Lottery Changes Rules to Let All Winners Stay Anonymous

Virginians can now claim lottery wins anonymously, regardless of the size of the prize, thanks to the passage of a new law designed to protect identities. From July 1, the lottery will no longer publish the names of winners on its website or photograph them holding outsized novelty checks, unless they consent in writing.

Virginia Lottery Changes Rules to Let All Winners Stay Anonymous

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Virginians can now claim lottery wins anonymously, regardless of the size of the prize, thanks to the passage of a new law designed to protect identities.

From July 1, the lottery will no longer publish the names of winners on its website or photograph them holding outsized novelty checks, unless they consent in writing.

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Virginians can now claim lottery wins anonymously, regardless of the size of the prize, thanks to the passage of a new law designed to protect identities. From July 1, the lottery will no longer publish the names of winners on its website or photograph them holding outsized novelty checks, unless they consent in writing.

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