They say the wages of sin is death, so I’m looking over my shoulder for the little man with the scythe and the black cloak. Yesterday I gained some sinful wages by … gambling.
Yes I know I’ve mentioned before that if I had a vice it would be gambling, but this is not gambling as such in a casino where I’m frittering away all the housekeeping money hour after mind-numbing hour, it’s a nightly game of linked Bingo at our holiday site which lasts about 30 minutes. About 20 parks nationwide link up, and the prize money can grow up to about £4000 for a full house if enough people play.
Last night the prizes were £600 for one line, £1700 for a full house, and £3000 for the jackpot full house. Guess who won £1700?
Yes…me!
It’s quite stressful waiting for that last number. My heart rate increased until it threatened to jump out of my chest, and then my reedy voice squeaked as loud as it could when number 26 was called out. Thankfully the member of staff on the desk heard it, but then about 200 heads turned my way to have a stare at the winner and complain to each other that they only needed one more number.
I smiled at the rubberneckers, gave my bank details to the guy on the desk, then legged it out of the clubhouse as fast as I could before the kiddie disco began. I’m now waiting for my prize money to be paid by direct transfer. Sometimes it pays to gamble! I’ll be down there again at 5.30 this afternoon to see if I can augment my winnings enough to pay for next year’s pitch fees!
And no… I don’t play Bingo when I’m home in Suffolk. It’s all gravy, baby.
Matras Olahraga said:
usefull post
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you.
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freiedenkerin said:
Congratulations! 🙂 I’ve made a trip to Malta several years ago. On my last day I went to the local Casino, because I had about 50 Maltesian Pounds left and did want to spend them by playing European roulette. But I did win! Gosh, I did want to get rid of that money – and I did win about another 50 Maltesian Pounds! 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Ha ha, it’s great to win something!
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OIKOS™-Redaktion said:
sorry “gambling” 😉
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OIKOS™-Redaktion said:
Very good news! CONGRATULATIONS from here too, Stevie! Maybe you should do it again. Britain is i ve heared the gambiling nation No. 1. 😉 Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s very tempting I must say, but at £5 a book…
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OIKOS™-Redaktion said:
Yes, you well deserved it. All thumbs up, for you next task. Best wishes. Michael
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dgkaye said:
Rock on woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting is that!!!!!! I used to play bingo when I was younger and had free time, lol. I won $1000 many times and my biggest win ever was $7000, for the one precious number. I know that feeling when you see that baby coming up! 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
The prize money last night went up to £4000 but alas I didn’t win that one.
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dgkaye said:
Well you have all weekend to try! 🙂 Keep us posted!
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robbiesinspiration said:
How lovely, Stevie. Terence also has the Midas touch with winning when he does it occasionally.
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Stevie Turner said:
I never usually win anything.
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watchingthedaisies said:
Wow! Congratulations on a very nice win. 🌼
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Brigid.
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Darlene said:
Congratulations! May the winning streak continue!!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Darlene.
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jwebster2 said:
congratulations
When you win, it’s not gambling, it’s a wise investment. 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Hmm, that’s okay then…
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jwebster2 said:
😉
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beetleypete said:
I never gamble (money) on anything. Though I do have a National Lottery account at £2 a week, so I suppose that counts as gambling, thinking about it…
But I am glad it was you who won. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes I have a Lottery account too – oh dear…
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jenanita01 said:
Congratulations, Stevie… winning anything is such a good feeling!
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Stevie Turner said:
It is. I never usually win anything.
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jenanita01 said:
Same here, I have trouble winning an argument!
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TanGental said:
what a shocking example! Enjoying yourself making money? That’s not on Stevie. Congrats. Spend it unwisely..
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Stevie Turner said:
I will, don’t worry!
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Kazzmoss said:
I haven’t played bingo for years, liked it, though. Well done! What will you spend it on?
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Stevie Turner said:
I’ll give some to my boys and probably pay a bit off my dental bill! Boring really, but practical.
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Kazzmoss said:
Needs must sometimes. But you should buy yourself something, however small, just to be able to say this was my bongo win. 😀
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Stevie Turner said:
Yeah, will hit M&S at the weekend I think.
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davidprosser said:
Congratulations Stevie, it couldn’t have gone to a nicer home.
Hugs Galore
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks David.
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