A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery

A neighborhood in Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, England, recently won the Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Their postal code, AL9 6PT, was announced as the winner in the latest weekly draw.

Details of the Prize

The £1 million prize (approximately $1.3 million) was divided among seven residents of the area who held tickets through the lottery's monthly subscription. Each winning ticket was worth £83,333 ($109,000).

Winner’s Story

Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion business owner, received one of the largest shares: £249,999 ($328,000). He had three tickets, which he acquired four months ago in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari.

"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."

Samesh dedicated his winnings to his mother, making the victory even more meaningful.

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Summary: A group of neighbors in Brookmans Park won $1.3 million in the People's Postcode Lottery, with one winner dedicating his share to his late mother, making their win both rewarding and heartfelt.

People.com — 2025-11-02