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

A Group of Neighbors Won $1.3 Million in the Lottery

Seven residents of Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, England, shared the Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Their postal code AL9 6PT was drawn in the latest weekly draw, granting them a collective prize of £1 million (approximately $1.3 million).

Prize Distribution

The £1 million was split among seven neighbors holding lottery tickets through a monthly subscription.
Each ticket was worth £83,333 (around $109,000).
Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion business owner, won the largest share of £249,999 ($328,000) by holding three tickets.

Samesh Kumari’s Story

Samesh took out the lottery subscription four months ago in honor of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari. He expressed deep emotion about the win:

"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."

Background on the Reporter

The story was reported by Erin Clack, a Staff Editor for PEOPLE with over 15 years of experience covering fashion, parenting, and pop culture.

The neighbors’ unexpected win brings excitement and hope to their community as they plan how to use their newfound wealth.

Author’s summary: Seven neighbors in Brookmans Park shared a $1.3 million lottery prize, with one dedicating his winnings to his late mother, highlighting the personal stories behind collective lottery wins.

People.com — 2025-11-01

A Group of Neighbors Won $1.3 Million in the Lottery

Prize Distribution

Samesh Kumari’s Story

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