I booked a lovely Spanish break with my winnings!
Elvira Mcfadyen, 60, from Greenock, was shocked at her jackpot win
As I picked up a copy of Woman’s Own, back in May 2016, I started to read one of the stories. It was a feature about a woman who had won not one, but two jackpots on the bingo – amazing.
As I read her story, I became curious – I’d played bingo in the past, but her excitement about the entertaining online bingo community, and her colourful description of the fun games, made me want to give Woman’s Own Bingo a try.
I was warmly welcomed. Everyone was chatting about the games and giving me lots of advice about which ones to play. It was lovely to find such a nice, friendly bunch of people.
Over the next couple of years, I played different games, such as the slots, but always went back to the Sapphire room. Sapphire Bingo reminded me of the traditional bingo games played in the bingo halls. It’s a 90-ball room, where you can win a cash prize on one or two lines, or a Full House.
A year ago, I won £250 and couldn’t believe it. I spent it on a nice meal out and a pretty new dress.
Then, in January this year, I won big. I’d been playing Sapphire Bingo on my phone one Saturday evening, not long after the new year.
‘Shall we go out?’ my sister had asked earlier. We were thinking of going to a local social club to meet up with friends.
‘I’m a bit tired,’ I said to my sister later that day by text. ‘Shall we go out next weekend instead?’ She agreed and we both decided to stay in.
So, in front of the TV, I started playing bingo on my phone, with my partner sitting next to me.
I decided to spend 60p on six tickets. As I played the game, very quickly, one by one, my numbers started to come up and soon I just needed one more number to win the Full House – I couldn’t believe it…
‘I’ve won £1,000,’ I screamed at the top of my voice when my number was called. I was in shock.