
A New London man just won the ultimate Christmas gift.
William Acosta, beat 5 million-to-1 odds to win $1 million in the Powerball on Dec. 20, WTNH News 8 reports.
Acosta bought the ticket at Montauk Avenue Liquor Store in New London, the news channel reports. The store will receive $2,500 from the Connecticut Lottery.
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According to the news channel, Acosta plans on buying his mother a car, putting money away in the bank and maybe buying a small house with his winnings.
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