Missouri Man Claims $410 Million Powerball Prize, Plans to Spend It…Relaxing at home
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A Missouri resident has claimed the $410.3 million cash prize from the September 6th Powerball drawing, splitting a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot with another winner. the winner, who has remained largely private, opted for a lump-sum payment and has already received his winnings.
The lucky ticket was purchased at a service station in saint Louis. Despite the life-altering sum, the winner insists his lifestyle won’t drastically change. “I am rather a homebody. The ideal day is to stay at home and do what I like: to relax,” he told lottery officials. He even joked, “I am a multimillionaire, and I did the laundry last night…”
The winner indicated he plans to take a year to decide on long-term plans, but for now, intends to continue enjoying the simple pleasures of home life. His wife, he anticipates, may have other ideas.The Missouri Lottery also awarded $50,000 to the retailer that sold the winning ticket. The Powerball jackpot was the second-largest in the game’s history.
