A regular bingo player in Didcot had an unexpected boost when she called the house on a life-changing £50,000 jackpot on the National Bingo Game.
The winner, who wants to remain anonymous, was playing at the Coronet Bingo hall on Tuesday (June 18) evening when all her numbers came up on the National Bingo Game.
The National Bingo Game started in 1986, with the current format launched in 2018 with the total prize money paid to date over £1 billion.
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Josh Davis, manager of Coronet Bingo in Didcot, said: “It was a regular Tuesday evening session, when suddenly it became anything other than regular.
"The atmosphere in the club was fantastic and everyone was delighted for the winner.
"We are thrilled for her and how this win will change her life."
Coronet bingo hall (Image: Coronet Bingo hall) Laurie Carpenter, proprietor of Coronet Bingo said: “We always say that bingo is a social thing, where winning is just a bonus, but it is fantastic that our little club in Didcot can have such a positive impact on people’s lives.”
Alastair Stewart, head of commercial operations at the National Bingo Game said: “We are thrilled for our lucky National Bingo Game £50,000 Jackpot winner at Coronet Bingo in Didcot, what a great start to the summer season.
"We hope that the lucky winner enjoys the winnings.
"Clubs big and small can all win big on the National Bingo Game, and we love making winners”.
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