Airport worker scoops record breaking online jackpot

"I can now go for redundancy knowing I'll be financially secure..."

By Will Sturgeon, 23 October 2002 14:10

NEWS An airport worker from Sale has won the largest ever online slot machine pay-out - for an investment of just £3. Michelle Black won £201,000 at Ladbrokescasino.com, eclipsing the previous record of £180,000 - won at the same virtual one-armed bandit site. Black said reading about that pay-out was what made her try her luck in the online casinos. Black, who is facing the axe at work, told the Sun: "I can now go for redundancy knowing I'll be financially secure." Black became hooked on gambling when she spent a day off sick from work in January gambling on the horses and winning £1,700. Such a use of a sick-day may offer some indication as to why she was facing redundancy in the first place.

Post your comment

In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in.

Log in or create your silicon.com account below

Will not be displayed with your comment

By signing up for this service, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Questions about membership? Find the answers in the Membership FAQ