1979 - First Win Over £750,000 is Awarded

Pools Winner Irene Powell With Her Cheque. AOP

Seven years after Grimes’ win, Irene Powell – a 20-year-old hairdresser from Port Talbot walks away with a win of £882,000 – the first-ever above £750,000. The pools continue to grow from strength to strength and the prizes continue to grow bigger.