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Two best friends are $1 million richer after winning the Powerball prize in New Jersey

Lottery officials said the men, best friends, plan to save the money for retirement and also buy a beach house.

USA TODAY

A New Jersey friend duo is $1,000,000 million wealthier after hitting a jackpot by winning the Powerball this month.

According to a social media post from theôôֱ²¥, the men, who have not been identified, are best friends.

Two best friends are celebrating after winning the $1 million Powerball prize in New Jersey.

The lottery draw date took place in the unincorporated community of Atco, which is part of the Philadelphia-Camden metro area.

Lottery officials publicly announced the men won on X over the weekend.

Lucky winner:A Tarot reading told her money was coming. A lottery ticket worth $500K was in her purse.

What do the $1 million lottery winners plan to do with the money?

One friend told lottery officials he plans to buy a beach house with his winnings.

His best friend reported he will save his winnings for retirement.

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Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.