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Publication Date: May 2, 2026 - 04:00
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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
May 2, 2026
Publicizing the names of those lucky enough to win the lottery has long been seen as a way to ensure transparency and fairness on behalf of gaming giants. But in an age where those stories can live online forever, some lottery commissions are reconsidering how much information they share about who those winners are.
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