Love playing the lottery but the dread the idea of every ex, former coworker and estranged relative oozing out of the woodwork if you win? If you can avoid flashing your newfound wealth with a fancy house , luxury car or collection of boats, you might be able to keep it a secret.

Some states let lottery winners claim the jackpot anonymously , so they don't have to let everyone know they have a sudden influx of cash .

The Aug. 20 Powerball jackpot of an estimated $643 million is the largest all year. The Mega Millions jackpot for Aug. 19 is an estimated $216 million.

If anyone wins either pot, we might not ever know who they are. Both jackpots clear all prize-size requirements in states that have them. Arkansas is the only state that temporarily grants anonymity for winne

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