In an extraordinary turn of events, a ForteBet punter has won a staggering 271 million UGX from a UGX 20,000 stake on the 2023/2024 English Premier League season. This win is one of the largest in the history of sports betting.

The winning ticket, numbered 3413353821089999, demonstrated exceptional betting skills with 15 selections: 10 full-time away wins, 3 full-time home wins, and 2 double chance bets (1X and X2). The carefully chosen odds, including 5 matches over 2.00 and 6 matches over 1.50, contributed to the record-breaking total.

The prize was handed over in a ceremony at ForteBet’s Kololo head office by brand ambassador Alex Muhangi.

The anonymous winner shared his joy: “I have been hoping for a win like this for years. I’m ecstatic it finally happened.” His plans include buying land, building a home, and investing in his produce trade business.