[Billfred]

First thing? Get the claim form filled out, checking no on the publicity release part of the form. (In South Carolina, that is an option.) Given the choice, I would want as few people as possible to know about the win--the last thing I need is everyone who I sorta kinda knew in second grade at Harbison West Elementary coming up asking for money for something or other.

However, a look at the South Carolina Education Lottery's claim form indicates that information on it is subject to the state freedom of information act. Assuming that the jackpot were large enough to enable me to quit my job, I imagine someone would file a FOIA request trying to smoke me out. Therefore, the second thing I would do would be to seek a leave of absence from my job, take some of my winnings in cash, find a decent motel in the middle of nowhere, and lay low for a while. Once all the potential fame has passed, I'd do my best to go back to a normal life and keep my net worth between myself and my accountant. Any charitable giving would be handled in the same manner--quietly.