Ibrahima Bah, of the Bronx, told the New York Lottery he has big plans for his winning prize, saying his first plan is to buy a house.
Bah won the Powerplay second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Wednesday, Nov. 17 Powerball drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
He received his prize as a single lump-sum payment of $1,217,802 after required withholdings.
The ticket was purchased at NY Famous Deli, located at 1683 E 172 St. in the Bronx, NY Lottery reported.
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