Valentine’s Day turned into a night to remember for Wednesbury bingo player Wendy and her husband Paul, when a spontaneous trip to Mecca Bingo landed them a £50,000 jackpot.
The couple, who’ve been together for 34 years, hadn’t been out for a Valentine’s date in years. But when their son headed out for dinner, Paul, who suffered a stroke 13 years ago, surprised Wendy by suggesting a trip to Mecca Bingo Wednesbury Cross.
Wendy, 61, called house during the National Bingo Game within the first 16 numbers, triggering the life-changing jackpot. She hadn’t realised she’d hit the £50K until the room erupted in celebration!
“As my numbers kept getting called out, I started feeling hot. When they called 34, I shot my hand up and did a little jig. The caller had to repeat how much I’d won, I just couldn’t believe it,” said Wendy. “My husband and I had a real moment—he started crying, and I started shaking.”
The final number? 34… the same as the number of years they’ve been together.
The win means the couple can now bring forward their dream cruise, originally planned for 2027.
“Everyone was just so lovely and welcoming – it’s such an amazing community,” added Wendy.
Beckie Toovey, assistant manager, at Mecca Wednesbury, said: “It was amazing to watch such a wonderful couple get such a big win. Nights like these are what bingo’s all about.”