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Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lucky Scots dad wins £122k casino jackpot as family prepare to welcome second child
James Taylor Gray was playing blackjack at the Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat when he struck gold turning a £1 bonus chip into an astonishing £122,000 win. A lucky Scots dad has hit the jackpot after winning a staggering £122,000 as his wife prepares to give birth next month. James Taylor Gray was playing blackjack at the Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat when he struck gold. The winning moment came when both James and the dealer revealed an Ace and King of hearts - a remarkable hand that secured the massive jackpot. The city centre casino erupted in celebration as his fellow players cheered the Rutherglen dad on. Thinking he had only won £500, James was stunned to learn the true amount he had scooped. James, 40, said: 'At first, I thought I'd won £500, which was the amount everyone else at the table won because I hit the jackpot. Everyone was cheering, and I couldn't understand why. "The person next to me told me I'd won the jackpot and the rest is a blur. I was in complete shock! I can't really remember what I said apart from 'you're kidding?' when I was told I won.' The stay-at-home dad plans to use his substantial winnings to support his family as they prepare to welcome their second child in July. And a family holiday is also in order while James makes plans to invest a significant portion of the money. Mark McCluskey, general manager at Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat, commented: ' What a win! The atmosphere was electric with the entire casino cheering and celebrating. We are thrilled for James and congratulate him on both his winnings and his family's new addition.' Blackjack is a popular casino game where players aim to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. The game is known for its mix of strategy and chance, making wins like James' all the more exhilarating. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Glasgow Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Rutherglen full-time dad hits £122 jackpot at Glasgow casino
James Taylor Gray turned a £1 bonus chip into a life-changing sum while playing blackjack at Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat. He landed the jackpot after both he and the dealer revealed an ace and a king of hearts—a rare combination that triggered the top prize. READ MORE: Meet the lucky Glasgow couple starting a new chapter after huge lottery win Initially, James believed he had won just £500, the standard payout awarded to other players at the table. He said: 'At first, I thought I'd won £500, which was what everyone else got because I hit the jackpot. 'Everyone was cheering, and I couldn't understand why. "The person next to me told me I'd actually won the jackpot, and the rest is a blur. "I was in complete shock. I can't really remember what I said apart from, 'You're kidding?'' The full-time dad plans to use the windfall to support his growing family, with his wife expecting their second child in July. He also hopes to book a family holiday and invest a large portion of the winnings for the future. READ MORE: Biggest lottery win in UK history available tonight in £208m EuroMillions draw Mark McCluskey, general manager at Grosvenor Casino Glasgow Riverboat, said: 'What a win! The atmosphere was electric, with the entire casino cheering and celebrating. "We are absolutely thrilled for James and congratulate him on both his winnings and the upcoming addition to his family.' Blackjack, the game in which James won big, is a casino favourite that blends strategy and chance. Players aim to beat the dealer by getting a hand value as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it.
