Didcot bingo jackpot winner scoops £250,000 at Coronet Bingo

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April 10, 2026

Family-run for 50 years, Coronet Bingo remains a cornerstone of the local community – and, it seems, a particularly lucky one too.

Coronet Bingo’s reputation just got another boost after a regular player scooped an incredible £250,000 jackpot during a casual night out with her mum.

The 59-year-old Didcot local landed the life-changing prize on Sunday 5 April at Coronet Bingo Club – and marked the third major jackpot to hit the venue in just 18 months.

She won the prize through the National Bingo Game’s headline-grabbing £250,000 jackpot, which has drawn players across the UK with its high-stakes twist.

To take home the top prize, players must call “bingo!” in just 14 numbers, which is no easy task!

Since launching in February, the game has created a string of big winners – but Didcot clearly enjoys a particularly lucky streak.

For the winner, a familiar face at the club for years, the experience felt nothing short of surreal. As each number came up, the reality slowly sank in…

“I love coming to Coronet Bingo Club in Didcot and have been a regular for years. When my numbers were called, I was in total shock, I was absolutely stunned.

“I love coming to my local bingo club it is so social and friendly. Winning this amount of money is incredible. I will definitely be helping my family out and sharing it with my mum who introduced me to bingo and may even think of retiring! If you’ve never played before, go for it get yourself a National Bingo Game ticket – you’ve got to be in it to win it, and you never know”!

Understandably, the club team felt just as thrilled. Manager Sean Tucker said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see one of our players take home £250,000. It’s a truly life-changing win for her and her family. We couldn’t be happier for her, and we wish her and her family every success and happiness for their next chapter. We are also thrilled that this is our third big jackpot win in just 18 months”.

To get involved, visit coronetbingo.com.

All players must be aged 18 or over. The National Bingo Game is played under the provisions of The Gambling Act 2005 and played under National Bingo Game Players’ Rules. Players should always gamble responsibly. For more information and advice visit www.BeGambleAware.org.

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