In a landmark moment for ForteBet, a punter has won an astounding 271 million UGX from a mere UGX 20,000 bet on the 2023/2024 English Premier League season. This win stands out as a testament to skillful betting and exceptional luck.

Ticket number 3413353821089999 was the golden ticket, featuring 15 carefully selected matches: 10 full-time away wins, 3 full-time home wins, and 2 double chances (1X and X2). The high-stakes bet included 5 matches with odds over 2.00 and 6 matches with odds above 1.50, leading to the remarkable total.

The winnings were handed over in a ceremony at the Kololo head office, with ForteBet’s brand ambassador Alex Muhangi presenting the prize.

The anonymous winner expressed his delight: “I’ve been hoping for a win like this for ages. I’m ecstatic that it finally happened.” He plans to invest his fortune in real estate and his produce trade business, ensuring his winnings lead to long-term financial stability.