Local Man Scoops £25,000 in Surprise Win at Reading Grosvenor Casino

A 74-year-old from Reading found himself celebrating half a century of marriage in extraordinary style last week when he scooped a £25,000 jackpot at the Grosvenor Casinos Reading South.

The semi-retired winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, decided to visit the casino on Rose Kiln Lane to mark his 50th wedding anniversary. While enjoying a friendly game of Ultimate Texas Hold’em, he placed a modest £1 side bet that proved to be the key to his fortune.

“I’m absolutely over the moon to have won the jackpot,” the lucky punter said. “I’ve visited the casino for a long time, but never expected something quite this big. What a special way to celebrate 50 years of marriage. It’ll take a while to sink in!”

Ultimate Texas Hold’em sees players combining their two personal cards with five community cards to beat the dealer’s hand. Upon revealing his winning combination, an excited crowd gathered around the table, erupting with cheers as the realisation of his windfall set in.

Mark Stothard, General Manager at Grosvenor Casinos Reading South, expressed his delight on behalf of the venue. “We’re thrilled for one of our regular customers. To win such a life-changing sum on his golden anniversary makes the occasion all the more memorable. We hope he enjoys celebrating this well-deserved success.”

The story highlights the excitement of trying one’s luck at a UK casino—especially when a small side bet can lead to a big win. As for the fortunate Reading local, his next challenge will likely be deciding how best to spend his unexpected prize.