A lucky gambler, Melvin Chike Ekpe a native of Isu local government area of Imo state has become the biggest winner ever in the history of sports betting in Nigeria, after he won a whopping N27.3million from Nigeria’s leading sports betting brand; Surebet247 with just a stake of N100.
The 30-year-old winner has been an avid punter for over three years. His winning bet comprised of 16 games all with options of over 2.5 goals and was played with a N100 stake (Ticket Code: 201477201000001754).
Melvin, who is a salesman by profession, was very emotional as he expressed his desire to get a better life through his winnings. When asked about how he came about picking the games which have brought him fortune, he smiled and said it was down to his knowledge of football acquired over an extended period of time as well as luck.
The new millionaire also made a pledge to use a part of his winnings to give back to the less privileged in his community by constructing boreholes & donating equipment to selected higher institutions.
Surebet247’s Chief Operating Officer, Olasupo Badmos, in an interview said:
“Surebet247 is Nigeria’s most trusted bookie when it comes to paying winnings on time & in full. We have built a reputation based on prompt payments which has been acknowledged by our punters/agents. This is an area of strength we intend to keep building on.”
