Totally agree with you about the "no new friends".
I sell the Virginia Lottery & Mega Million here in my store. The people who participate are the least able to. The sad thing is that they put "playing their number" before groceries and other necessities.
Winner anonymity is not an option in Virginia, even with the multi-state Mega-Million. Used to be you could have an attorney, as your agent, pick up your winnings and remain anonymous. Not so anymore.
If I were to win (I do play occasionally)the big one, I would keep it as quiet as I could for as long as I could while I made arrangements to relocate. Once relocated (Charleston, SC is 1st choice), I would tell no one of my circumstances other than I was fortunate enough to retire early because of telecom boom stock options or some such other white lie.
I would make massive donations to the Boy Scouts, local volunteer fire dept/rescue squad, NRA, animal welfare league, RNC, and such. Fortunately, those "could" remain anonymous.
A multimillion $ house, $200K automobile, and a trophy wife with a "rack by Dupont" are not necessary. Quiet comfort would be all that I require.
As far as my family; they can all go to hell. They have jobs and make their own money.......
Like the bitter cold in Minnesota, 14 foot alligators help "keep the riff-raff out".