Forum member hits a big one

Members of a popular online gambling forum shared in the excitement of a fellow poster this week shortly after he stared in disbelief at a computer screen that showed that the Ace King and 10 combination he held had been joined by the Queen and the Jack, rewarding him with a progressive bonanza worth $117 248.

Big winner Gavin recently graduated at a UK university with an Environmental Science degree, and has plans for extending his education to a Masters in Climate Change....but first he plans to travel widely, which the big win will certainly help.

"It will also fund my further study," he said. "Not being in debt at the end of Uni is a huge relief To be honest, it's my first ever really big win and such a large amount of money that I think it will take a while to sink in!"

The only downside is that Boss Media-powered Pharaoh's Casino.com wants to pay Gavin $20 000 down and the rest in $10 000 a month instalments without interest. Given that progressive pools are usually held in such a way that the software provider pays out in cash, this is a development on which the player is seeking clarity.