Representatives for the New Hampshire woman who won a half-billion dollar Powerball jackpot will claim the prize on Wednesday.
The winner, however, won’t be present.
Identified only as Jane Doe in court paperwork, she’s asking a judge to let her remain anonymous despite having already signed the back of the $559 million Powerball jackpot ticket.
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The state Lottery Commission counters that it must abide by Right to Know laws and release her name. While a superior court judge hasn’t yet ruled on this issue, the two sides agreed to complete the transfer of funds into a trust, with the winning ticket remaining under seal until the court makes its decision.
Representatives for the winner, including lawyers from the firm of Shaheen & Gordon, are expected to announce major donations to various New Hampshire non-profits during an event at the Lottery’s headquarters in Concord.
