A casual evening out turned into a memorable event for one fortunate woman in Reading, as she walked away from Grosvenor Casino with an astounding £72,439 jackpot.
What began as a simple date night with her partner transformed into an unforgettable experience that left the couple utterly elated.
The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, struck gold while enjoying a game of Three Card Poker at the casino. Her remarkable win came as a result of being dealt a royal flush, an exceptionally rare hand in the popular casino game.
The Winning Moment
On what seemed like an ordinary Friday evening, the mystery woman and her partner decided to visit Grosvenor Casino in central Reading for a bit of entertainment. Little did they know that their night out would culminate in a windfall that would leave them both stunned and overjoyed.
As the evening progressed, the couple found themselves at a Three Card Poker table. In an incredible stroke of luck, the woman was dealt a royal flush – the highest-ranking hand in poker, consisting of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten of the same suit.
The odds of being dealt such a hand in Three Card Poker are astronomical, with a probability of just one in 5,525. This rarity makes the win all the more remarkable and explains the substantial jackpot amount.
Upon realising the magnitude of her win, the lucky lady was initially in disbelief. The casino staff quickly confirmed her victory, and the reality of her good fortune began to sink in.
Winner’s Reaction
Speaking about her incredible jackpot win, the anonymous player expressed her astonishment:
“I still can’t believe this is real and it will take a while to sink in. My partner and I were only visiting the casino for a bit of Friday night fun, but we ended the evening absolutely elated with our winnings. I have no idea what we will spend the money on – I am still pinching myself that it actually happened.”
The couple’s reaction to the win was described as heartwarming by casino staff, who witnessed the moment.
Corrinne Kolatsi, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Reading Central, shared her excitement about the jackpot win:
“What a fantastic way to kick off the new year. A massive congratulations to our local winner on her huge win. It was wonderful to see the venue buzzing and experience the heart-warming reaction from the couple. May this incredible luck continue for other players at our casino in 2025.”
The win has created a buzz of excitement at the casino, with both staff and patrons alike enjoying the atmosphere created by such a significant payout.
Understanding Three Card Poker
For those unfamiliar with the game that led to this substantial win, Three Card Poker is a popular casino table game that combines elements of traditional poker with the speed of other casino card games.
In Three Card Poker, players compete against the dealer rather than other players. The game begins with each player placing an ante bet. After receiving three cards face down, players must decide whether to fold or continue by placing a “play” bet equal to their ante.
The dealer’s hand must qualify with a Queen high or better for the play bet to be paid. If the dealer’s hand doesn’t qualify, the ante bet is paid even money, and the play bet is returned.
The royal flush that our lucky winner received is the highest-ranking hand in the game, followed by straight flush, three of a kind, straight, flush, pair, and high card.
Many casinos, including Grosvenor, offer additional side bets in Three Card Poker, such as the “Pair Plus” bet, which pays out for a pair or better regardless of the dealer’s hand. These side bets often come with the potential for significant payouts, but they do not impact the main game in any way.