I placed £1.50 bet on digital slot machine and came out £11.5MILLION richer… there's a touching way I'll splash the cash
CASH WIN I placed £1.50 bet on digital slot machine and came out £11.5MILLION richer… there's a touching way I'll splash the cash
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
A SCAFFOLDER has revealed the heartwarming way he plans to spend a whopping £11.5 million fortune that he won playing online slots.
Placing a bet of just £1.50 Arron Freeman, 44, won the biggest payout ever recorded in Betfred's 58-year history.
Sign up for Scottish Sun
newsletter
Sign up
5
The dad-of-two has a heartwarming plan for his newfound fortune
Credit: Facebook
5
Arron won a record sum from an online slot game
Credit: Facebook
5
Arron turned just £1.50 into more than £11 million
Credit: Facebook
The dad-of-two has now revealed the heartwarming way he plans to spend his newfound fortune.
After his life changing win on Thursday June 5 Arron said he wanted to build a homeless shelter.
The kindhearted owner of ASL Scaffolding plans to use the millions he won on the online slot game "Mega Moolah" to help the less fortunate.
Arron won after opening an account following a family night out and giving the online casino a go with a small £1.50 stake.
He says that he only played the game on the recommendation of his partner.
After scooping his massive prize Betfred founder Fred Done called Arron to offer his congratulations and invited him to Old Trafford as his guest.
Arron said: 'It's still sinking in, but it was class of Fred to phone me. He told me to look after my cash and that is my plan.
"I'm looking forward to meeting Fred at a Manchester United home game. Hopefully, we will both celebrate if the reds win.
'I've been a horse racing punter my whole life and hit the crossbar a few times with some of my accas but obviously never hit the jackpot like this.
"It was the missus' idea that we gave the casino a go and we certainly got lucky. I love racing so I will still have a bet on the horses, but it will still be my normal small stakes.'
The scaffolder's record breaking payout is more than twice the previous biggest Betfred win.
Lottery player 'illegally' banned from taking $83.5m win over loophole even though she played by the rules, lawyer says
Michael Clark from Newcastle scooped £5.4 million in 2023 setting a record at the time that has now been smashed by Arron's big win.
Arron was not named in a press statement released shortly after his massive jackpot win.
But he has since decided to sell his story in a bid to raise more cash to build a homeless shelter.
Speaking to the Eastern Daily Press, Mr Freeman said: "I am in shock, but I am not gonna say too much at the minute.
5
The dad-of-two hopes to sell his story to "the highest bidder"
Credit: Facebook
5
Arron's partner is a Tik Toker
Credit: Facebook
Taking home a total of £11,498,211.89 Arron hopes to do some good with his stroke of fortune.
He is currently in a relationship with TikToker Kelly Dighton who shares daily updates on her progress as a recovering addict.
Kelly is currently more than 100 days clean according to her TikTok account.
Arron posted to social media in April, gushing with pride, in support of his partner.
He won his windfall of cash through the Mega Moolah safari-themed online jackpot slot game.
It boasts five reels and 25 paylines with a minimum bet of 25p per spin.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
15 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Legendary' live music pub in Scottish town goes up for sale
MIC DROP 'Legendary' live music pub in Scottish town goes up for sale Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "LEGENDARY" live music pub in a Scots town is set to go under the hammer. The Cave, located on New Street in Paisley, will be up for auction next month at a guide price of £80,000. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A "legendary" live music bar is set to go to auction next month Credit: Auction House Scotland 4 The Cave, on New Street in Paisley, will go under the hammer at a guide price of £80,000 Credit: Auction House Scotland 4 Included in the sale is a lounge bar and a mezzanine seating area Credit: Auction House Scotland Included in the price is a lounge bar, mezzanine seating area, ladies and gents WC, beer storeroom and additional store. The popular venue sits at the heart of the town centre and is well-known for its live music and "vibrant" atmosphere. And it has built up a "strong and loyal following" over the years. The area benefits from high footfall and a strong mix of residential, retail and hospitality businesses. Paisley Gilmour Street Station, a major commuter hub, is within walking distance, as is the University of the West of Scotland's Paisley campus. It is set to go to auction at 2pm on August 21. Auction House Scotland added: "This legendary Paisley live music bar is going to our August 21 auction! "The popular venue is located in the heart of Paisley town centre, walking distance from Paisley Gilmour Street train station. "It's popular with students and locals alike, and is the ideal venture for someone looking to purchase a lively music venue or commercial unit!" With a current rateable value of £12,750, the property may qualify for small business rates relief. Pub chain collapses into administration as SIX sites shut their doors for good and 159 job losses The pub is ideal for anyone looking to continue the bar's legacy from day one. The sale includes fixtures and fittings (excluding the glass-wash and ice machine). Stock is available by separate negotiation. The auction will be livestreamed, allowing interested bidders to watch and bid online. Telephone and proxy bidding are also available for those unable to bid online, but all bidders must register in advance to take part. Mandi Cooper, Managing Director of Auction House Scotland, said: 'Whether you're looking to open a lively music venue, launch a new hospitality concept or invest in a well-positioned commercial unit, The Cave Bar offers excellent potential in one of Scotland's fastest-growing town centres.' Visit here for more information.
Western Telegraph
31 minutes ago
- Western Telegraph
Sainsbury's adds pizza to meal deals as shoppers delighted
Making a change to supermarkets' normal offering of sandwiches, wraps, salad and pasta, Sainsbury's is now offering customers a slice of the Italian dish. Shoppers can now buy the pizza as a snack in the three-piece meal deal combo, which also includes a drink and a main. The pizza is served from Sainsbury's bakery section and can also be bought as a single item for £1.20. Sainsbury's shoppers delighted as pizza added to meal deal Sainsbury's is offering a range of pizza flavours, including Tomato, Cheese and Onion, Tomato and Mozzerella and Red Onion and Cheese. On the Facebook Group, Man Behaving Dadly, one Sainsbury shopper shared their discovery, writing: "Fun fact. Sainsbury's allows you to have a mini pizza as a 'snack' in a meal deal if you don't fancy crisps or chocolate or whatever. I forgot to measure it, but it was easily 8-10 inches long." Reacting to the pizza, one Facebook user wrote: "That's a huge 'snack' to include in a meal deal!" Recommended Reading It looks like Sainsbury's is not the only retailer offering a twist to the meal deal, as one Facebook user shared their experience in the Co-op: "Yeah, a few have some mad stuff in there now, Co-op has Cheese Twists and those pesto tomato orb things." A second user said you can now get ice cream as part of the meal deal on offer at Tesco: "With the Tesco meal deal, you can have an ice cream as a snack at the moment - even the fancy Magnums (Magna?) are included! Happy days." A meal deal from Sainsbury's costs between £3.95 for standard of preimum at £5.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Asda slashes prices on huge range of hanging chairs and furniture sets to give your garden a refresh for just £50
We reveal how you can bag a bargain on your next shopping trip below SHOP TO IT Asda slashes prices on huge range of hanging chairs and furniture sets to give your garden a refresh for just £50 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASDA has slashed prices on a huge range of hanging chairs and furniture sets with prices starting from £50. George at Asda is offering deals on dozens of items perfect for giving your outdoor space a glow up. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Asda is offering discounted lounge and garden sets at one of its stores Credit: thanksforthebargain FACEBOOK PAGE 2 The retailer has slashed prices on hanging chairs online as well as in store too Shoppers can search the offers on the Asda website, with some shoppers reporting discounted prices in stores as well. Online, we spotted a Rattan hanging egg chair selling for £148 down from £249 and a canvas hanging chair for £88 down from £149. One savvy saver recently saw a four-piece graphite garden sofa set scanning for £150 down from £259 and another hanging chair selling for £50 instead of £118. It is not clear if multiple Asda branches are offering discounts on outdoor and gardening products. However, it is common practice for retailers to slash prices towards the end of the season to clear remaining stock. If you are heading online to pick up some outdoor bargains, make sure you factor in any added costs like delivery fees. The click and collect option is available on some of the sale products while you can order via home delivery on most as well. Standard delivery will set you back around £6.75, next day delivery £8.50 and named day delivery £8.50 as well. Most Asda products can be returned to your nearest store for free if you're unhappy with them. Some may need to be collected from you. You can read more about the supermarket's returns policy via Four simple ways to save money at Asda In any case, always shop around when you're buying a product to make sure you're getting the best price. You can use comparison websites like Trolley, Price Spy or Price Runner and filter results to find the cheapest retailer selling a particular item. You can also search Google using the Product/Shopping tab to scour the internet for wanted items. It's not the first time in recent weeks Asda shoppers have clocked an item that's piqued their interest. Chocolate eaters recently spotted 334g pouches of Quality Street for £3.50 and went into meltdown. One person took to Facebook to share the news and said: 'Things are getting festive at Asda.' A second person commented and said: 'I love christmas so it's perfect, just waiting for the Christmas decorations in The Range.' While a third added: 'Might try and get some of these for our pick n mix table xx.' OTHER ASDA NEWS Asda was recently slapped with a £640,000 fine for selling out-of-date food at two stores in the UK. Up to 115 expired food items were found at branches in Leckwith and Pentwyn as the retailer faced four charges of selling out-of-date food. The grocer also sparked controversy earlier this year after rolling out facial recognition technology. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
