$847M Powerball winner may stay anonymous forever thanks to New Jersey exception
A single ticket sold at a Wegmans grocery store in Montvale, Bergen County matched all numbers in Wednesday's $847 million Powerball drawing, the ninth-largest jackpot in game history. The winner has not come forward publicly. Under a 2020 New Jersey law, the winner's identity can remain confidential indefinitely, though state and federal taxes still apply. The jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing.
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- ✓ A ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, Bergen County won the $847 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday.
- ✓ The $847 million jackpot is the ninth-largest in Powerball history.
- ✓ New Jersey's 2020 law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous indefinitely.
- ✓ The winner is still subject to state and federal taxes despite anonymity.
What changed
The jackpot-winning ticket was confirmed sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, and the winner's right to permanent anonymity under New Jersey's 2020 law is now the focus of coverage.
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$847M Powerball winner can stay anonymous under New Jersey law
A single ticket sold at a Wegmans grocery store in Montvale, Bergen County matched all numbers in Wednesday's $847 million Powerball drawing, the ninth-largest jackpot in game history. The winner has not come forward publicly. Under a 2020 New Jersey law, the winner's identity can remain confidential indefinitely, though state and federal taxes still apply. The jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing.
Why it matters
New Jersey is one of a minority of states that allow permanent anonymity for lottery winners, a protection enacted in 2020 to shield recipients from harassment and financial predators. The winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans location in Montvale, making the retailer eligible for a bonus commission. The $847 million prize ranks as the ninth-largest in Powerball history.
What is confirmed
- A ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, Bergen County won the $847 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday.
- The $847 million jackpot is the ninth-largest in Powerball history.
- New Jersey's 2020 law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous indefinitely.
- The winner is still subject to state and federal taxes despite anonymity.
- The Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for the next drawing.
What to watch next
- Whether the winner claims the prize as an individual or through a trust or LLC
- Timing of the winner's claim and any public statements by the New Jersey Lottery
- Whether the retailer bonus amount is disclosed
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