Doreen Caulfield a retired widow and a regular at Club 3000 Bingo has five children and 37 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way, scooped the £50,000 prize on the National Bingo Game at our club in Wigan on the afternoon of Wednesday 7 October.

The remarkable win came after Doreen made a last-minute decision to visit the club following her regular swimming session. She would not normally attend bingo on a Wednesday, but the offer of half-price bingo was enough to persuade her to pop in for a game.

It turned out to be a decision worth £50,000.

Having previously won no more than £1,000 whilst playing, she could hardly believe her luck when her numbers came up. In fact, she initially had no idea just how much she had won.

At first, she thought she had simply won the club’s in-house prize and was perfectly happy with that. It was only when fellow players began cheering and congratulating her that she realised something extraordinary had happened.

The excitement proved too much for Doreen:

“I did not sleep a wink that night. I love coming to the club every week to play and catch up with all the wonderful friends I have made at the club. I come by myself but I always sit with my regular group of bingo friends, the social side of the game is just as important as the chance of winning. Bingo also runs in my family, as my mother loved coming to bingo”.

As for the £50,000 windfall, Doreen is taking a sensible approach. Having already completed her Christmas shopping, she intends to put the money safely in the bank for now, although she may treat her children to something special at Christmas.

Lisa Kinnaird Manager of Club 3000 Bingo Wigan said:

“We’re delighted that Doreen, one of our regular players, has won £50,000, it’s been a lucky year for Wigan as we had 3 winners for the special National Bingo Game during National Bingo Week too.  Everyone was thrilled for Doreen. Her story shows that bingo isn’t just about winning prizes, but also about meeting people, making friends and enjoying yourself”

Club 3000 Bingo Wigan welcomes both regular players and newcomers, offering a friendly atmosphere, opportunities to socialise and the chance to win prizes. And as Doreen has discovered, sometimes an unplanned visit can turn out to be a very lucky decision indeed.

For a chance to win, join your local Club 3000 Bingo today.

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