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Punter Lands Biggest Ever Jackpot19 April 2004UK – As reported by the BBC: ``A punter is believed to have scooped the biggest individual win in betting shop history, from a £4 stake - and could still double his winnings. ``The 51-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, picked six winners of Saturday's races to land £878,939. ``He made the bet, called the Tote Scoop Six, at a betting shop in Bournemouth. ``If he picks the winner of a race at Sandown Park next Saturday, he will secure a £983,495 bonus and become a millionaire. ``…Coral spokesman Simon Clare said: "Never in betting shop history has one punter won so much for such a small stake." |