Imagine winning a life-changing amount of money on the lottery, even though you don’t live in the area. That’s exactly what happened to Chris Rose, a 65-year-old car mechanic from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. His dream came true when he scooped a sweet £66,666 in the Postcode Lottery. Let’s find out how one small decision paid off for him.
A Lucky Break
Chris used to live on Crown Road before moving to the neighboring town of Lancing two years ago. However, he decided to keep playing the lottery with his old postcode. Little did he know that this decision would make him one of the lucky winners when his old area was drawn. He said, “It’s all come true, and I’ve won the big one.” Chris couldn’t be happier with his win, especially because he’s retiring at the end of the month.
Living the Dream
With his newfound fortune, Chris plans to celebrate his retirement in style. He wants to go on an adventure holiday and fulfill a lifelong dream of owning an original 1957 Lambretta scooter. “I’d like to do a Safari in Africa or even go to the other side of the world to see the penguin walk,” he said. Winning the lottery has given Chris the opportunity to pursue his passions and enjoy a well-deserved break.
The Power of Two
But Chris wasn’t the only winner in this Postcode Lottery draw. Ken McNeill, a 70-year-old lift engineer, also had a stroke of luck. Thanks to having two tickets, he won a staggering £133,332. He quickly made a video call to his son, Nigel, who was at work, to share the good news. Ken exclaimed, “It’s real son. Really big potatoes.” Nigel, a self-employed worker, couldn’t believe his luck and said, “That’s just changed my life. £133,000! I can’t believe it.”
A Well-Deserved Break
Nigel didn’t want to miss out on a day’s work, so he decided to continue working instead of waiting for the lottery officials to arrive at his door. However, as soon as he saw the amount he had won, he packed up his tools and headed home. Now, Nigel plans to put a deposit on a house and treat his two children to a long overdue holiday. “To be able to buy my own place and treat my kids is just a huge weight off my shoulders,” he said.
How the Postcode Lottery Works
The People’s Postcode Lottery, which costs £12 a month to play, has guaranteed winners every day. Players use their chosen postcode and are automatically entered into all draws. A minimum of 33% from each ticket goes to charity. Every Saturday, one postcode wins £1 million as part of the Millionaire Street prize. Over £1.2 billion has been raised for charities and local good causes through the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Winning the lottery can be life-changing, as these lucky winners have discovered. Whether it’s fulfilling lifelong dreams, celebrating retirement, or providing for loved ones, the Postcode Lottery has brought joy and excitement to their lives. So, who knows? Maybe the next big winner could be you!