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Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside £11.5m Brit winner's jewel-dripping marriage proposal on luxury yacht
Arron Freeman popped the question to his girlfriend Kelly Dighton just days after bagging the record-breaking £11.5m jackpot with a £1.50 stake on an online slot game A lucky scaffolder who won a record £11.5million on an online slot game has popped the question to his girlfriend during a luxury trip to Turkey. Dad-of-two Arron Freeman, 44, popped the question to Kelly Dighton, 41, on a yacht near a bridge which displayed her name in lights. She said on Facebook: "Finally I am going to get my fairytale with my absolute world Arron Paul Freeman, we are getting married. Never knew he could be so romantic, how he got down on one knee was the most amazing thing anyone's ever done for me. Thank you Arron, you are the most amazing man in the world. I love you endlessly." Life changed for Arron and Kelly on June 5 when he won £11.5m on Betfred's online slot game Mega Moolah with a £1.50 stake. Since then, the biggest winners in the betting firm's 58-year history have splashed the cash. Arron has apparently bought a BMW M8, which costs £150,000 new. Kelly, who has shared on TikTok her progress recovering from a drug addiction, showed off a mammoth diamond ring, said to be from Tiffany & Co. In her videos she wears a £315 Gucci brooch and a diamond-encrusted Rolex, while talking about having face fillers, a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Turkey. In one post last week she said: "Hi guys, how are we? Oh my God, life, how much my life has changed. Yeah, everything's really good. I'm in Turkey at the moment. Loving life, guys, loving life. It's awesome out here, absolutely brilliant, loving life. Crazy stuff really happening to me at the moment. I will talk more about it in a few weeks, once it's all settled, really. I've come to Turkey, I've had a few face fillers and stuff done, so I'm just waiting for the swelling to go down. And I'm also having an operation tomorrow. I'm having a 360 lipo and a BBL. I'm looking forward to seeing the results guys." Arron, who runs ASL Scaffolding in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is said to have celebrated the win with Champagne at the pub run by Kelly's parent Betfred founder Fred Done called him to offer his congratulations and invited him to Old Trafford as his guest. After the win, 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-fc> Manchester United home game. Hopefully, we will both celebrate if the reds win." He added: '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.' Prior to the win, Kelly told her TikTok followers that she was more than 100 days clean. Mr Freeman shared a post on Facebook in April expressing support for his partner. He shared one of her posts, commenting: "What can I say apart from I'm so proud of you, my beautiful woman! You're getting stronger by the day, which is making me stronger by the day! Please share this and make people aware." Speaking to the EDP after the win, Mr Freeman said: "I am in shock, but I am not gonna say too much at the minute. Basically, I am going to sell my story to the highest bidder. The money the highest bidder gives me is going to be put towards building a homeless shelter, so it's going to go to a good cause." Ms Dighton's parents run the Lake Lothing Public House on Rotterdam Road in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Man United fan Mr Freeman is understood to have been living between there and his father's house in Mulbarton, Norfolk. A friend, who wished to remain anonymous, reportedly said: 'Aaron is still in shock, and it hasn't really set in. Of course, it is a life-changing amount of money, so it's something I think he is coming to terms with. He is a father, and I think he's still trying to get his head around it. I think he and his partner are off on holiday and are going to take some time to decide their options." 'He's a sensible chap and is planning to invest some of his winnings into property for his family,' said Betfred founder Mr Done. 'But not before enjoying a holiday of a lifetime." Mr Done also advised the jackpot winner to never gamble again. The record-breaking payout is more than double of the previous biggest win at Betfred, when in 2023 Michael Clark from Newcastle scooped £5.4m. Mega Moolah is a safari-themed jackpot slot that has five reels and 25 paylines. The minimum bet is 25p per spin. With doubling wild wins and a Free Spins feature with a trebling multiplier, it's all about the Progressive Jackpot Bonus Game where you spin to wheel to guarantee 1 of 4 progressive jackpots.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
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
The lucky winner plans to use his new wealth to support a selfless cause 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.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
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
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. 5 5 5 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 5 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.
Metro
18-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
Scaffolder wins biggest ever £11,500,000 jackpot on online slot game
A scaffolder is 'in shock' after winning big on an online slot game and making a 766,667,000% return on his stake. Arron Freeman was playing a Betfred game called Mega Moolah and paid just £1.50 for his stake. But when all of his numbers came up, the dad won a massive £11.5million – the biggest payout in Betfred's 58-year history. Arron, 44, runs a scaffolding company in Lowestoft, Suffolk and is a Manchester United supporter. Fred Done, Betfred's founder, has congratulated the lucky winner and invited him to a home game as his guest. Fred commented: 'He's a sensible chap and is planning to invest some of his winnings into property for his family – but not before enjoying a holiday of a lifetime.' He also advised the jackpot winner to never gamble again. Arron hasn't said much about his life-changing win yet, saying: 'I am in shock. I don't want to say too much more at the moment.' A friend of his, who wanted to remain anonymous, commented: 'Aaron is still in shock, and it hasn't really set in. 'Of course, it is a life-changing amount of money, so it's something I think he is coming to terms with. 'He is a father, and I think he's still trying to get his head around it. 'I think he and his partner are off on holiday and are going to take some time to decide their options.' More Trending There's been a lot of attention on big Lottery wins after the EuroMillions £208million jackpot was scooped last night. A lucky ticket holder in Ireland matched all five numbers and both lucky stars to claim the top prize, equivalent to 250million Euros. While Arron isn't quite on the list of the UK's biggest lottery winners, he's certainly received a life-changing amount of money which can completely transform lives. From luxury holidays to new homes and flashy cars, there are a lot of options you could spend your prize money on – but winning a huge sum can come with its own problems. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Experts reveal what life would be like if you won the Euromillions £208,000,000 jackpot MORE: Congratulations, you've won the lottery – now you're screwed MORE: Biggest lottery jackpot ever seen rolls over again after no one wins £208,000,000 prize
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Betfred slot game winner pockets £11.5million - and has a heartwarming plan
Arron Freeman, 44, bagged a £11.5million jackpot and received the biggest payout in Betfred's 58-year-history after playing an online slot game with a stake of just £1.50 A scaffolder has been unmasked as the winner of a record-breaking £11.5m jackpot on an online slot game. Dad-of-two Arron Freeman, 44, is said to have scooped the prize money after putting a £1.50 stake on Betfred's online slot game Mega Moolah. The life-changing win, which occurred on Thursday June 5, is the biggest payout in the company's 58-year history. Despite becoming a multi-millionaire, Mr Freeman, who runs ASL Scaffolding, says he wants to sell his story so he can build a homeless shelter. In a press statement released after the win - in which Mr Freeman was not named - it emerged the winner opened an account after a family night out and decided to give the online casino a go. It was then he turned a £1.50 spin into £11,498,211.89 on the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot game. Betfred founder Fred Done called him to offer his congratulations and invited him to Old Trafford as his guest. Betfred's newest multi-millionaire was quoted as saying: '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." He added: '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.' Mr Freeman is in a relationship with Kelly Dighton, who runs a TikTok page, @ where she shares daily updates on her progress as a recovering addict. She says she is more than 100 days clean. Mr Freeman shared a post on Facebook in April expressing support for his partner. He shared one of her posts, commenting: "What can I say apart from I'm so proud of you, my beautiful woman! You're getting stronger by the day, which is making me stronger by the day! Please share this and make people aware." Speaking to the Eastern Daily Press, Mr Freeman said: "I am in shock, but I am not gonna say too much at the minute. Basically, I am going to sell my story to the highest bidder. The money the highest bidder gives me is going to be put towards building a homeless shelter, so it's going to go to a good cause." Ms Dighton's parents run the Lake Lothing Public House on Rotterdam Road in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Man United fan Mr Freeman is understood to have been living between there and his father's house in Mulbarton, Norfolk. A friend, who wished to remain anonymous, reportedly said: 'Aaron is still in shock, and it hasn't really set in. Of course, it is a life-changing amount of money, so it's something I think he is coming to terms with. He is a father, and I think he's still trying to get his head around it. I think he and his partner are off on holiday and are going to take some time to decide their options." 'He's a sensible chap and is planning to invest some of his winnings into property for his family,' said Betfred founder Mr Done. 'But not before enjoying a holiday of a lifetime." Mr Done also advised the jackpot winner to never gamble again. The record-breaking payout is more than double of the previous biggest win at Betfred, when in 2023 Michael Clark from Newcastle scooped £5.4m. Mega Moolah is a safari-themed jackpot slot that has five reels and 25 paylines. The minimum bet is 25p per spin. With doubling wild wins and a Free Spins feature with a trebling multiplier, it's all about the Progressive Jackpot Bonus Game where you spin to wheel to guarantee 1 of 4 progressive jackpots.
