A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery — Here's How They Plan to Spend Their Prize Money

Neighbors Win $1.3 Million in Lottery

A group of neighbors from Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, England, won a collective £1 million (about $1.3 million) in the People's Postcode Lottery's Millionaire Street prize.

Details of the Win

The winning postal code, AL9 6PT, belonged to seven residents who shared the prize. Each lottery ticket was part of a monthly subscription, and the prize money was divided equally.

Winner Spotlight: Samesh Kumari

Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion firm owner, received the largest portion of £249,999 ($328,000) because he had three tickets.

“I think mum would be really proud. 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.”

He took out the subscription in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari, four months ago and dedicated his win to her.

Background on the Lottery

The People's Postcode Lottery awards prizes based on postal codes, encouraging local communities to participate collectively. Brookmans Park residents enjoyed a significant windfall thanks to this format.

About the Author

Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE magazine, with over 15 years of experience writing about fashion, parenting, and pop culture.

Summary: A neighborhood in Brookmans Park won $1.3 million in the People's Postcode Lottery, with winners like Samesh Kumari dedicating their prize to loved ones, highlighting the power of community-based lotteries.

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