A mum-of-three from Sussex has won £200,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery. Jo Deighton from Shoreham-by-Sea won the prize after her Greek-Cypriot aunt Amalia predicted there was “money in her cup” when reading Jo’s coffee grounds at breakfast. A total of £1 million was shared with three of Jo’s neighbours after postcode BN43 6JD won the weekly Millionaire Street prize today, August 24.
Jo, 47, said: “This is beyond life-changing. It is just insane. I can’t believe it.
“I’m super-excited and absolutely stunned. I was not expecting anything like this. I would have been grateful for £1,250.
.. even a grand.
I don’t know what to say, which is quite unusual for me. Our expectations were so low. READ MORE: Borde Hill near Haywards Heath gets lottery funding for project “We are so grateful.
There is a bit of light shining now, which is the most phenomenal thing in the world.“ Jo’s husband, Tony, is now considering a career change after winning the colossal amount. Tony, 52, said: “I’ve been a decorator for 30 years.
My knees are gone, and my back has gone. I’m not a sit-down office person. Jo was shocked at the 'life-changing' amount of money she won (Image: People's Postcode Lottery) “I can stop and think, because I’m a carpenter as well.
I can do furniture making.” When the pair were informed of their win, Jo leapt around the garden clutching the cheque while Tony had his hand over his mouth in shock. Jo and Tony already have big plans fo.