Sunderland Echo

Neighbours scoop a share of £3m jackpot

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Residents in Washington have received a share of £3million after playing the Postcode Lottery.

A total of 533 people Washington have received the good news that they have each won a share of £3million after their postcode sector was announced as the winner of March's Postcode Millions prize.

However, it is eight neighbours in Sunningdal­e Drive who have the most to celebrate as theirs was the full winning postcode.

Seven of them have won a cheque for over £160,000 each with the eighth receiving double for a prize of over £330,000 due to playing with two tickets.

Players with a single ticket in the winning sector will pick up around £2,600 and those with two tickets collecting over £5,000.

Players with three tickets have won almost £8,000 and those with four tickets are set to pocket over £10,000.

The results for March’s draw were broadcast via Facebook Live, in which People's Postcode Lottery presenter Judie McCourt, pictured, said: “What a great result for Washington."

It was also confirmed during the broadcast that the Postcode Lottery team would not be able to deliver checks in person due to the coronaviru­s outbreak.

Presenter Judie added: “Myself and the other Postcode Lottery ambassador­s will still be celebratin­g the win on social media.

“I'd love to see our winners get involved by sharing selfies of them with their cheques and hopefully hearing about how they plan to spend the money."

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