A LOTTERY winner has revealed how they almost lost out on a jackpot of more than £400,000. Two neighbours in Otley, West Yorkshire , each won £405,462 in the People's Postcode Lottery , with hundreds of other locals celebrating cash prizes. The pair each won the lion's share of a £1million prize after their postcode, LS21 1SW, was announced as the winner of the weekly Millionaire Street prize on Saturday.
Both winners chose to remain anonymous after learning of their whopping win over the phone. One called their massive win "life-changing", and now plans to celebrate by spending a night at The Ritz . On hearing the incredible news, the shocked neighbour said: "No, I can't believe it, seriously? This is massive, it's life-changing.
" Read more Money They also revealed how a silly mistake almost cost them the money, adding: "Oh my God, I nearly cancelled my ticket." Now they have a luxurious treat in mind - visiting the iconic five-star luxury hotel in London . The winner said: "I asked The Ritz if we could maybe book an afternoon tea or something, but we could even stay there, couldn't we?" On spending their win, they added: "We'll go out for a meal this weekend and then plan what we're going to do.
It just changes everything. I'm over the moon!" Most read in Money There was also plenty to celebrate for 435 players in the wider postcode sector, LS21 1, who scooped cash wins ranging from £393 to £1,572, depending on the number of tickets they played with. Postcode Lottery p.