New Year Jackpot win at Grosvenor Great Yarmouth. (Image: Alamy Stock Photo)
In a thrilling start to 2025, Donna Timms, a 46-year-old from Thetford, celebrated an unforgettable night at Grosvenor Casino by winning a staggering £27,000 jackpot while playing Three Card Poker.
The momentous win occurred during the casino's bustling New Year’s Eve celebrations. There was an air of excitement as players engaged in head-to-head rounds against the dealer. It really was a Happy New Year for Donna as she struck gold with a royal flush of hearts, unlocking the spectacular jackpot and leaving her in a state of disbelief.
The festive atmosphere at the casino was further elevated as every player at the table participated in the progressive jackpot, leading to six additional players each winning £100 in the ENVY bonus.
Gemma Aylen, the general manager of Grosvenor Casino Great Yarmouth, remarked on the electrifying atmosphere, stating, "The casino was packed for New Year’s Eve, and this incredible win added to the excitement, creating a thrilling experience for everyone involved. Even after talking to Donna the next day, she was still struggling to fathom her luck!"
With her newfound fortune, Donna shared her plans to treat herself as well as her friends and family, illustrating the joy of sharing good fortune with loved ones.
As Grosvenor Casino continues to offer exciting gaming experiences, this impressive jackpot serves as a testament to the opportunities awaiting players in the coming year.
The Great Yarmouth casino has had its share of lucky jackpot winners. In September of 2023, a woman also won a jackpot of £133,000, quick on the heels of another winner, a 70-year-old woman who won £82,000 on a game of three card poker in August. In November 2024 a woman won courtesy of the Grosvenor Casino Great Yarmouth.
Most of my career was spent in teaching including at one of the UK’s top private schools. I left London in 2000 and set up home in Wales raising four beautiful children. I enrolled at University where I studied Photography and film and gained a Degree and subsequently a Masters Degree. In 2014 I helped launch a new local newspaper and managed to get front and back page as well as 6 filler pages on a weekly basis. I saw that journalism was changing and was a pioneer of hyperlocal news in Wales. In 2017 I started one of the first 24/7 free independent news sites for Wales. Having taken that to a successful business model I was keen for a new challenge. Joining the company is exciting for me especially as it is a new role in Europe. I am keen to establish myself and help others to do the same.
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