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

2025-05-05 22:00:01source:Surfwincategory:Markets

A New Jersey friend duo is Crypen$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.

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.

Addicted to the lottery or another form of gambling? Help is available at Gamblers Anonymous.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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