I came to Blackpool to celebrate my nan's 80th birthday and ended up winning £29,000 at Grosvenor Casino
“I plan to treat myself a little.”
A family celebration in Blackpool became even more memorable after a man from Leicester won a whopping £28,883.57 jackpot at the town’s Grosvenor Casino.
The anonymous winner was visiting the seaside resort with seven family members to celebrate his grandmother's 80th birthday when he landed the ultimate hand – a Royal Flush – while playing Grosvenor Casinos' TCP Stud poker game.
As the cards fell into place, fellow guests gathered around to cheer him on before the table erupted in celebration when the winning hand was confirmed. Champagne flowed as the family marked the occasion, with the winner also praising the friendly staff for helping make the moment even more special.
The lucky winner said: “I can't believe it. We came to Blackpool to celebrate my grandmother's big birthday and I ended up winning this incredible jackpot. The whole place just came alive when that hand landed, and the staff were absolutely fantastic throughout. I plan to treat myself a little, but I'll be saving the majority for my future.”
Dan Gibson, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Blackpool, said: “It's always a privilege to be part of moments like this. Seeing a Royal Flush land is rare enough, but to witness it as part of such a joyful family occasion made it truly special. We're absolutely thrilled for our winner and wish him and his family all the best, and a very happy 80th birthday to his grandmother!”
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Situated in The Sandcastle, Grosvenor Casino Blackpool is open 24 hours a day and offers players a premium gaming and live entertainment experience. The venue features state-of-the-art casino games including Blackjack, Roulette and Poker, and underwent an £879,000 refurbishment in 2022.
It is not the first time a visitor has walked away from the Blackpool casino with a life-changing sum. In 2024, a woman won £36,000 on her first visit to the venue after hitting the jackpot on a Three Card Poker table during a busy Saturday night.
Her win prompted screams of delight as she celebrated her unexpected windfall, adding to the casino's growing list of memorable jackpot moments.