Mystery Southampton punter turns £1 into mega £21,000 with stunning casino win

BettingCasino The cards aligned and he has big plans for the money. A MYSTERY man from Southampton turned a £1 casino bet into a whopping £21,000 jackpot win. The lucky punter, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit the windfall after playing Blackjack at Grosvenor Casino, Southampton. Credit: Chris Scott Photography Dundee The 45-year-old builder is a regular at the venue and attended with his wife when the big moment arrived. He placed a £1 side bet on Grosvenor Casinos’ Ace King Suited Progressive Blackjack game. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The local was dealt an Ace and King of Hearts, with the dealer’s upcard an Ace of Club. That combination meant the dealer pulling a King of Clubs would secure a five-figure payout for the lucky player. The dealer turned the King of Clubs, sending the player and the others at the table into celebration after a huge build in tension. A big family holiday is on the cards after a total of £21,073 was won. The jackpot winner said: “I never expected to win so big! “My wife and I were just having a bit of weekend fun when all of a sudden the cards aligned. “We are both still so shocked and can’t wait to treat the family to a dream holiday.” Conor Toner, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Southampton, said: “It’s always exciting to see a guest land a big win, but this one was especially memorable. “You could feel the whole table willing that final card to appear and when it did, the reaction was fantastic. “We’re absolutely thrilled for our winner and his wife, and we look forward to more special moments at our casino this summer.” Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – gamcare.org.uk Read our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Comment now