A woman was left in tears after realising she had scooped a £50,000 jackpot.
Tayla from Burton likes to play bingo with her partner but had never expected that she would win such a large sum.
After realising her “ticket was doing well”, she hoped for the modest house prize of £250.
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She got “tunnel vision” when she realised the actual prize figure, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Tayla won £50,000 at Mecca Bingo Burton, which means the pair can finally finish doing up their house, and deal with the damp and leaky roof.
“I kept nudging my boyfriend, saying my ticket was doing well,” said Tayla.
“When I shouted ‘house’, I thought it was quick but didn’t realise how quick.
“I was overwhelmed just thinking I’d won the local club prize.
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“When my boyfriend told me it was £50,000, I instantly started crying.
“It was like tunnel vision.
“Everything went into slow motion and I remember a big uproar of cheer.
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“Five minutes later, they called me up on stage with a confetti cannon, and I realised this was actually happening.”
Tayla and her boyfriend bought their house a year and a half ago but have been unable to move in due to various issues.
With the winnings, they plan to fund the necessary renovations, finally move out of her parents’ home and start a new chapter together.
Tayla added: “Every time we go to the bingo, we say if we win, let’s fix the leaky roof.
“Now, it’s actually happened!
“We’ve already booked for the roof to be prepared.
“As a treat, we might go on a holiday as well.
“It just all still doesn’t feel real.’’
The general manager, Terry Connelly, at the bingo site was left “thrilled” for Tayla.
Terry added: “We’re always thrilled for our winners but the £50,000 National Bingo Game jackpot is a real cause for celebration!
“We’re delighted that Tayla and her boyfriend are now able to move in and make their first house a home together.”
The National Bingo Game is played twice a day.
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