Winners Must Be Publicly Identified
Public disclosureRhode Island generally requires lottery winners to be publicly identified. Your name, city, and prize amount may be disclosed as part of public records or lottery announcements.
Claiming through a trust or LLC
AllowedEntity claiming needs to be planned before the claim starts. Work with counsel before signing or submitting the ticket if you intend to claim through an approved structure.
Detailed disclosure rules
Rhode Island lottery laws in 2025 mandate public disclosure of winners' full names, hometowns, and prize amounts for all prizes of $10,000 or more, applicable to state games and multi-state lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions. Winners cannot remain fully anonymous, as the Rhode Island Lottery must release this information to comply with state transparency requirements. However, claimants may use a trust, LLC, or other legal entity to receive the prize, with only the entity's name published publicly, offering substantial privacy shielding from personal identification.