Bingo: Clacton - Bingo! OAP scoops £41k
A pensioner from Clacton has won more than £41,000 at bingo.
The 61-year-old, who wants to remain anonymous, is also sticking by an agreement to give half of her winnings to the friend she plays the bingo game with.
The woman won the cash at the Gala Bingo Club in Pier Avenue, Clacton, on Monday.
She won the national bingo game prize of £39,535, the regional bingo prize of £1,999 and the house bingo prize of £100.
"I'm gobsmacked," said the pensioner. "I don't want to make any rash decisions while I'm still so shocked so I'll wait until I get the cheque before I decide what I'm going to so with the money."
The woman, who is married and has two children and a grandchild, has been playing bingo for 32 years and plays the bingo game at the Clacton club once or twice each week with her friend.
Written by James Dwan
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