A Davenport, Iowa, man claimed a $2 million Mega Millions® prize on Friday

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he won in the game’s giant jackpot drawing nearly a month earlier and planned to split the winnings with his stepfather

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The winning numbers in the July 29 drawing were: 13-36-45-57-67 and Mega Ball 14.

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Ben Sanford said he checked his tickets the night of the drawing,

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The next day, Jason Sanford said it all became very real for both of them.

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which will receive a $2,000 bonus from the Iowa Lottery for selling the $2 million-winning ticket.

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The two said they plan to carefully invest the winnings, although Ben Sanford may get a new car.

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but waited to claim the prize while he and his stepfather made plans for the winnings

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