Idaho Mega Millions winner comes forward
13/01/2011 11:28:17
After much speculation, the Idaho Mega Millions winner comes forward this week to claim her $190 million share of the $380 rollover jackpot a couple of weeks ago. Speculation had been mounting about the winner, who had failed to come forward despite many appeals by the Mega Millions Lottery. The winner is a female, but does not want to be identified, with Mega Millions officials releasing just her name and the fact that she is from Idaho to world lottery journalists.
Mega Millions officials have named the $190 million winner as single mother of two Ms Lahti who hasn’t yet cashed the ticket, or decided whether she will be taking the cash option or annuity payments. Whichever she chooses, Ms Lahti will not collect the entire $190 million as Mega Millions wins are taxable, however it is a sizeable amount and Ms Lahti is no doubt thrilled at this time.
The $380 million jackpot was the second highest in the history of the Mega Millions Lottery, beaten only by a $390 million jackpot shared in 2007. Ms Lahti won a half share of the jackpot, alongside the McCullar family who have already collected their cheque.
The effect that this jackpot has had on Mega Millions sales has been phenomenal, particularly in Idaho where everyone is hoping that Lady Luck has remained in the state to share around a little more luck!
The next Mega Millions Lottery draw will be held on Friday evening, and the estimated jackpot for that draw is $30 million.
Written by Kath C
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