New Jersey friends split $1 million lottery winnings

Ben Mitchell

April 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM

New Jersey friends split $1 million lottery winnings

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Two lifelong New Jersey friends who bought a Powerball ticket in early April are now a million dollars richer.

The men are choosing to remain anonymous but each posed for a picture at New Jersey Lottery Headquarters, holding up a check for $500,000.

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One told lottery officials that he would use his winnings to buy a beach house. The other plans to save his newfound fortune for retirement.

Anyone who needs help or knows someone who may need help with gambling addiction or problem gambling can visit the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports website, call the 24-7 hotline 1-877-8-HOPENY or text 467369.

Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

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