Two lucky friends wins $1 million and splits the jackpot recently

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 the New Jersey Lottery, the men, who have not been identified, are best friends.

The lottery draw date took place on April 3 and the lucky pair bought the ticket at a deli 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. 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.

The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.