What happened in Brookmans Park?

The residents of Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, won the £1 million Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.

How did the Brookmans Park lottery winners plan to use their winnings?

The Brookmans Park lottery winners planned to use their winnings to support their families, renovate their homes, and take vacations, including trips to Canada, the United States, and Alaska.

Who was the luckiest Brookmans Park resident in the lottery?

Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion firm owner, claimed the largest share of the winnings at £249,999 after taking out 3 lottery tickets in memory of his late mother.

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Brookmans Park Neighbors Scoop £1 Million Lottery Prize

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Summary

Brookmans Park residents win £1 million Postcode Lottery prize
Winnings split between 7 neighbors, with largest share of £249,999
Residents plan to use funds for family, home renovations, and travel

Brookmans Park Neighbors Scoop £1 Million Lottery Prize

On November 1, 2025, a neighborhood in Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, celebrated a remarkable stroke of luck. The residents of the AL9 6PT postal code were announced as the winners of the £1 million Millionaire Street prize in the latest weekly draw of the People's Postcode Lottery.

The substantial winnings were divided among 7 neighbors who had tickets as part of the lottery's monthly subscription. Each ticket was worth £83,333, with one resident, Samesh Kumari, claiming an even larger share of £249,999 after taking out 3 tickets in memory of his late mother.

Samesh, a retired fashion firm owner, expressed his joy at the unexpected windfall, saying, "I think mum would be really proud. She certainly believed. I'm not sure I did, but she was right." He plans to use the money to support his children's education and investments, as well as take a family vacation.