A Missouri Powerball player who won half of a $1.787 billion jackpot has revealed what he plans to do with his winnings.

The player, who was not identified, won the largest prize ever won by a Missouri Lottery player on Sept. 6. He split the prize with a player in Texas.

He said he plans to take time off and enjoy the experience after winning in the record 42-drawing jackpot run.

“I’m going to just do me for a year,” the winner said, adding that he’s looking forward to spending time with his wife, who now also plans to reduce her workload because of the win.

“I’m like a homebody. The perfect day is sitting at home doing what I do – relaxing,” he said. “She’s (his wife) going to drag me out of town now.”

While claiming his prize at Missouri Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City, he

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