A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery
A group of residents in Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, celebrated a major win after their postal code was announced as the winner of the Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. The total prize of £1 million (about $1.3 million) was shared among seven neighbors who participated in the draw.
The Winning Community
The postal code AL9 6PT in Brookmans Park was selected in the latest weekly draw. Each winner received £83,333 ($109,000) as part of their monthly subscription to the lottery. The community expressed joy at their collective win, turning their small village momentarily into a place of celebration and excitement.
A Touching Story Behind One Winner
Among the winners, retired fashion business owner Samesh Kumari received one of the largest portions — £249,999 ($328,000) — because he held three tickets. He began playing four months earlier, inspired by the memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari.
"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 Lottery
The People's Postcode Lottery is a popular subscription-based game that donates a portion of its proceeds to charity while rewarding participants whose postal codes are drawn. For Brookmans Park residents, the win brought not just financial gain but also a renewed sense of connection within the community.
Author
Written by Erin Clack, Staff Editor for PEOPLE, who has over 15 years of experience covering fashion, parenting, and pop culture.
Author’s summary: Seven Hertfordshire neighbors share a $1.3 million lottery win, turning memories, luck, and community spirit into a story of joy and nostalgia.