Tiny village hits the jackpot! Bagpipes on a military car in Balkbrug (Netherlands) Credit: Shutterstock, Remco de Wit
The sleepy Overijssel village of Balkbrug (population: a modest 4,000) is currently dancing in the streets after scooping an eye-popping €59.7 million in this year’s Postcode lottery. Locals with the golden postcode 7707 AZ will share an astonishing €29.85 million – talk about a new year’s windfall!
Even future residents will cash in on the prize. One future resident who’s on the verge of moving to Balkbrug next week, has snagged a tidy €477,600 – just in time to pay for some urgent DIY for his new house!
Some residents have bagged up to €6.2 million and have wasted no time planning home improvements. Others are planning long holidays or extravagant new purchases.
Spreading the wealth
Every villager in Balkbrug whose postcode starts with 7707 will get a share of the remaining €29.85 million. The exact amounts remain under wraps for now- but watch this space as it could be another flurry of cash for the quiet countryside!
Meanwhile, in Staatsloterij land…
As if Balkbrug’s win wasn’t enough, another €30 million has just been dished out via the Staatsloterij. The prize is split into two bundles of €15 million after the winning ticket was sold in halves. One half went to a lucky winner in Bladel, while the other half – bought in Heemskerk – remains unclaimed. Will the mystery millionaire step forward? Someone out there is definitely sitting on a golden ticket.
So if you’ve been dreaming of a front-door overhaul or a cheeky skiing holiday, don’t forget to check those tickets. The Netherlands might just have room for a few more millionaires!
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