A man from Dudley, West Midlands, who took a four-year break from playing the lottery, has won a share of the massive £1m jackpot just weeks after returning to the game. Myke Brooke, 50, signed up to the Postcode Lottery and was shocked to find out he had won £90,909. The timing couldn't have been better for Myke, who cares for his bed-bound father.
A Break from Playing
Myke decided to stop buying lottery tickets a few years ago and focus on essential expenses. However, after losing his step-mum Kelly to cancer in January 2021, he started playing again and purchased a winning ticket last month. Myke believes his late step-mum's influence may have played a role in his lucky win.
A Life-Changing Amount
The jackpot comes at a crucial time for Myke, who has been going through difficult circumstances in recent years. With his father diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumor, the money will be a huge help for the family. Myke and his father celebrated the win by enjoying a steak dinner and some whiskey.
A Pleasant Surprise
The lottery officials surprised Myke with the news a few days before they arrived at his doorstep. Keeping the amount hidden, Myke was shocked to see the significant sum on the cheque. To his delight, he also found out that ten of his neighbors in the DY5 4AJ postcode had also won the money prize.
Other Recent Jackpots
This jackpot win follows another big win for a group of Brits who won £3.2 million on the same draw. Over 1,000 locals living on a Greater Manchester estate shared the prize. In another stroke of luck, a resident from Runcorn in Cheshire won the entire £388k Postcode Lottery prize because they were the only player in the WA7 2YN postcode.
