What this means for Lottery winners is two-fold. Two, the Lottery, upon request must release the name of the winner and that person's hometown. Any other information about the winner, future plans or background information will be released only with the winner's consent. If you hit the jackpot, or another higher level prize, you need to claim the prize at either the Madison or Milwaukee office in person. Tickets can only be sold to persons at least 18 years of age, but minors may receive tickets as gifts .
Many local papers publish the winning Lottery numbers.
The money in the prize pool is used to purchase zero-coupon bonds. Each of the bonds matures annually so the winner receives a check each year for 25 years. By buying bonds, the Lottery can offer larger prizes than a single, lump sum cash payment. Wisconsin Lottery tickets may only be purchased with cash, at a participating Wisconsin Lottery retailer. Wisconsin Statutes allow for lottery tickets to be purchased only with cash.