Glasgow dad scoops life-changing £122,000 jackpot at local Grosvenor casino
A GLASGOW dad is celebrating a shock life-changing win - having though he'd only won £500!
James Taylor Gray from Rutherglen was playing blackjack at Grosvenor's stunning Glasgow Riverboat when landing the ultimate feat with just a £1 bonus chip.
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Glasgow dad James Taylor Gray collecting his winnings
Blackjack - a mix of strategy and chance - is one of the most popular casino games, where players aim to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.
Gray - a full-time dad - is expecting his second child this summer and is an occasion visitor to the picturesque venue.
Both Gray and the dealer at his table revealed an Ace and King of hearts which sparked scenes of celebration from others at his table.
Gray was thrilled thinking he'd pocketed £500 and was stunned shortly afterwards in learning he'd bagged the remarkable £122,000 jackpot instead!
In winning this jackpot, it was actually a good payday for the other players at his table, who themselves all bagged £500 from the casino for Gray's jackpot hand.
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The jackpot landed for just £1 on blackjack
Credit: Grosvenor Casino
He plans to support his family - including his wife who is due next month - as well as book a family holiday and invest a significant portion of the money.
He said: "At first, I thought I'd won £500, which was the amount everyone else at the table won because I hit the jackpot.
"Everyone was cheering, and I couldn't understand why. The person next to me told me I'd won the jackpot and the rest is a blur!
"I was in complete shock! I can't really remember what I said apart from 'you're kidding?' when I was told I won.'
Mark McCluskey, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat, commented: 'What a win!
"The atmosphere was electric with the entire casino cheering and celebrating.
"We are thrilled for James and congratulate him on both his winnings and his family's new addition!'
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