A 53-year-old mother-of-two has hit the biggest jackpot in UK history at £1.1 million. Some claim it may be the biggest bingo win in the world. The local bingo hall of Christine Bradfield went crazy win her luck finally hit.

Steve Hanley-Locke from the Castle Leisure bingo hall said, "It was just like a football match when somebody scores a goal. The place erupted."

"When she walked up to our function room to confirm the win people lined the way as if it was a guard of honor - it was fantastic. The atmosphere was electric last night. We've had million pound winners in the UK in the past but nobody has ever surpassed that.

"This is the biggest win ever in the UK - and maybe anywhere in the world."

There are two things that Christine Bradfield plans on doing after the win, keep her part time job at a local garage and keep on playing bingo at the local club.

"I work three days a week in a garage and luckily I don't have to be in until Wednesday, but I'll be there then," she said.

"I won't be giving up work; I couldn't be at home or I'd be out shopping all the time." She added: "I just love the game. I have been playing since I was old enough at 18 and I won't stop now."


- 2008-01-28