Lucky Gambler In The U.K. Turns $1-Bet Into $2-Million Win
Breaking News March 10th, 2008
Lucky gambler, still unidentified, bet only 98 cents to win a windfall $1.97 million, beating odds of two million to one. The man, who has yet to collect his winnings, correctly guessed the outcome of eight horse races in London.
He placed wagers on eight horses in eight different contests in what is called ‘accumulator bet’. Even the name of his bets, horses ‘Isn’t That Lucky’ and ‘A Dream Come True’, forebode good luck for the bettor.
As of Sunday, the man has not picked up his winnings. His check is still waiting for him in Thirsk, North Yorkshire where he placed his bets on Friday. Bookmakers say that the bettor may still not be aware that he won because on Saturday he went to another betting shop to place more bets.
He finally found out about his win when he asked staff in the shop to check his previous day’s wagers. When bookmaker William Hill Plc inform the winning bettor, who is in his 50s, about the almost $2-million win, he reportedly went pale. He is the third person to win one million pounds in the betting shop.
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