Retired Harlem Man Reveals Himself As $343 Million Powerball Winner

Nov 15, 2018, 11:37 AM

(NEW YORK) — A Harlem man has been revealed as the winner of $343 million in a Powerball drawing, the biggest jackpot in New York state lottery history.

Lottery officials introduced 67-year-old Robert Bailey at a New York City news conference Wednesday.

Bailey says he has "faithfully" played numbers a family member gave him over 25 years ago.

The retired federal government employee bought his lucky ticket at a Harlem deli. The drawing was Oct. 27.

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