The winner of the $190 million Mega Milions Lottery from Idaho - half the full $380 million jackpot - is Holly Lahti of North Idaho, and the ticket was sold at Ady's Convenience & Car Wash on Seltice Way in Post Falls, Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson just announced. He called Lahti "a delightful individual," but said she's asked for privacy, and the lottery isn't releasing any information about her other than that she's from North Idaho. She turned her winning ticket over to the lottery office in Boise yesterday, at the end of the day, and the lottery has confirmed that it is the winner. It hasn't yet paid, her, however, Anderson said. She has 60 days to decide whether she wants to take the 26 payments over 25 years, or the smaller lump sum of $120 million, which would equal $81 million after state and federal income taxes.

"She's given us an indication that she's willing to talk to the media when she's got her affairs in order," Anderson said. "As you might expect, there's a lot of things that Ms. Lahti has to get in order." He said, "We thank everyone who plays our fun and entertaining games." He said Lahti is an Idaho native, but declined to provide any more information about her. "She's asked that we respect her privacy, so no, I can't," Anderson said. "There's lots of curious people who want to know the winner is. This is a big deal." Her name is public record, he said.