Winners Must Be Publicly Identified
Public disclosureNorth Dakota 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
In 2025, North Dakota lottery law does not permit winners to remain fully anonymous. The ND Lottery publicly discloses winners' full names, hometowns, and prize amounts for all major prizes claimed at headquarters, typically those over $600, including Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots. This mandatory disclosure ensures transparency under ND Century Code 53-06.1. However, winners may claim through a trust or LLC, with only the legal entity's name released publicly instead of personal details, offering substantial privacy protection.