1972 - First Win Over £500,000 is Awarded

Nellie McGrail celebrating the Win With Her Daughters At Reception At Grosvenor House

The soaring popularity of Football and pool betting is swiftly followed by massive wins being dished out. The first in the line is a win of over £512,683 claimed by one Cyril Grimes of Liss, Hampshire. Before him, Keith Nicholson of Castleford had won £152,319 in 1961 and Nellie McGrail of Stockport had won £205,235 in 1957.