The £40 acca that became £6,200 — and the cash-out call
Dan landed a five-fold on a wet Saturday in Leeds. The story isn't the win — it's the cold-blooded second he decided to take the money and walk.
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Editor's pick: the £40 acca that became £6,200
Dan landed a five-fold on a wet Saturday in Leeds — but the part he's proudest of isn't the win. It's the cold-blooded second he decided to take the money and walk. Our flagship read on banking your winnings and leaving the table while you're smiling.
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