or do they have to show themselvs
2007-09-10 11:58:50 · 4 answers · asked by Caine1969 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
When you buy a ticket, you "enter into a contract" to allow your name and likeness to be used for advertising and promotion purposes. So you can keep it a secret so long as you don't claim your winnings. But honestly, can you name a lottery winner? I suspect free-loading relatives, scam artists and ex's come out of the woodwork, though. :)
2007-09-10 12:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that many sweepstakes require that the person be willing to have his/her name reported publicly. Companies who run contests usually do report the names of the winners. I suppose this shows that they actually do give money out so people will not be afraid to enter the contest. But I don't think the lottery winner has to initiate the publicity.
2007-09-10 19:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not likely in this day and age. Perhaps they could have their financial advisor or family member show up?
2007-09-10 19:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Rocko Barbella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't have to show themselves. In fact it is best they remain anonymous for security reasons.
2007-09-11 12:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋