Friends make $1.3 million each, split Megabucks winnings

HILLSBORO, Ore. — A priceless friendship led two Hillsboro men to become millionaires.

The Oregon Lottery says Erik Maki and Brian Krahmer recently won $7.4 million through the Oregon Megabucks Jackpot.

The men have been good friends since middle school.

It says the duo had been taking turns buying Megabucks tickets for the last 6 months. The two friends split the winning prize, leaving each with $1.3 million after taxes.

Krahmer bought the winning ticket from a liquor store in Portland.

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