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Apr 8, 2008 | 10:50 am

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sbrower

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The applicable laws are by state, plus some federal tax laws. If the prize is worth more than a certain amount ($600??) then they are required to report the winnings to the IRS. And some states (such as NY and FL) require filing with them in advance, and posting a bond, in certain circumstances.