Jérôme is a bettor as there are tens of thousands in France.
But unlike most prognosticators who end the month with empty pockets, he has hit a jackpot that should turn his life upside down.
A few days ago, this Bordelais who discovered the world of sports betting on the occasion of the 2018 World Cup, touched 902,779.50 euros thanks to a very risky but paying bet.
Jérôme, an occasional bettor who wanted to "have fun"
On January 16, Jérôme decided to leave with a starting bet of 500 euros “for fun” via the Betclic site.
His technique consists of betting only on football, a sport he follows diligently, and only betting his winnings from past bets.
His first bet was a winner, a victory for Troyes against Sochaux, in Ligue 2, with a stake of 400 euros, which allowed him to pocket 828 euros.
With a lot of flair and a good dose of luck too, the bettor swelled his nest egg over the bets to post an account at 22,320 euros, which is already a formidable performance in itself.
Arrives on Valentine's Day weekend.
Jérôme then decides to bet his entire jackpot on a highly improbable bet by counting on seven draws in the Bundesliga, the German championship.
"I will especially enjoy the moment, and I might try my luck again in the next few months!"
Of the seven matches where he predicted a points split, six ended in a draw.
Jérôme missed out on a perfect score ensuring him 1,400,000 euros but his six good results (with three equalizations in the last moments of the matches) ensured him an exceptional transfer of 902,779.50 €.
“I will use this amount to save money, to please my loved ones and maybe buy myself the house of my dreams.
Above all, I'm going to take advantage of the moment, and I might try my luck again in the coming months! ”Responded the lucky winner, who set a new record for earnings in the world of sports betting in France.
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