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Published Date: 11 June 2009
A SCOT staked a massive £135,000 on England to win last night's World Cup qualifier – in order to net just £675.
The mystery punter placed the cash bet at Ladbrokes in Livingston ahead of last night's match against Andorra at Wembley.

At odds of 200-1 on, he was never going to make a fortune, but the bet paid off when England won 6-0 over opponents who are ranked 198 in the world.

Ladbrokes spokesman Robin Hutchison said: "I don't know what's less believable – a Scotsman backing England or someone risking £135,000 to win peanuts.

"This man is well known to staff and always goes in with a bag full of cash to place the most likely bets."



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  • Last Updated: 11 June 2009 9:20 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Curious Yellow,

Edinburgh 11/06/2009 12:26:31
Tube.
2

Yonthing!,

11/06/2009 13:05:34
Profit is Profit, and I guess £675 per day in interest is better than the rates available from the bank.

One bet a week would earn £35,000 a year, a return of 26% (obviously assuming they all win).

If you can afford £135,000 spare cash in the first place.
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11/06/2009 14:55:19
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Wide Awake,

18/07/2009 11:43:42
What a fantastic win, with it was me.

 

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