A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery
A neighborhood in Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, England, has won a collective prize of £1 million (about $1.3 million) in the People's Postcode Lottery. Their postal code, AL9 6PT, was announced as the winner of the Millionaire Street prize.
Details of the Prize and Winners
Seven residents who held tickets as part of the lottery's monthly subscription shared the prize. Each ticket was worth approximately £83,333 ($109,000).
- Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion firm owner, received one of the largest shares: £249,999 ($328,000).
- He held three tickets after subscribing to the lottery in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari, four months ago.
"I think mum would be really proud," Samesh said. "I'm not sure I did, but she was right. 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
Erin Clack, Staff Editor for PEOPLE, has written on fashion, parenting, and pop culture for more than 15 years.
Plans and Sentiments
The winners have expressed joy and gratitude over their unexpected fortune. Samesh Kumari especially treasures the win as a tribute to his mother, adding emotional value to the financial reward.
"When I signed up, I was thinking about mum. This is extra special."
Summary: A small community in Brookmans Park won a $1.3 million lottery prize, sharing it among seven winners who cherish both the financial gain and its emotional meaning.
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