A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery
A group of residents in Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, England, has struck it lucky after winning a total of $1.3 million in the People’s Postcode Lottery. The winning postal code, AL9 6PT, was chosen in the latest weekly draw, granting the neighborhood the Millionaire Street prize.
Seven participants who lived in the same area and held valid lottery subscriptions shared the £1 million prize (approximately $1.3 million), receiving about £83,333 ($109,000) each. Their wins are part of the lottery’s monthly subscription program, which rewards communities rather than individual players.
One Winner’s Emotional Connection
Among the winners, Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion company owner, received a larger sum of £249,999 ($328,000) because he owned three tickets. He explained that he purchased the tickets in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari, four months prior.
“I think mum would be really proud,” he told the lottery. “I've only been playing for about four months. To have won so quickly is amazing. When I signed up, I was thinking about mum. This is extra special.”
About the Reporter
The story was reported by Erin Clack, a staff editor for PEOPLE, who has covered topics such as fashion, parenting, and pop culture for over 15 years.
Community Spirit and Fortune
The Brookmans Park neighbors plan to use their prize money for personal and family goals, celebrating not only their good fortune but also the shared joy of winning together.
Author’s Summary: The residents of Brookmans Park turned a shared hope into a $1.3 million win, illustrating how luck and community can come together to create something truly heartwarming.