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Grandad, 85, wins £2,686 after placing a 3p bet at odds of 90,000-1

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AN 85-year-old grandad has received £2,686 after putting a 3p guess.

Janus “George” Wagonback put his free change on an accumulator, betting ten soccer matches could be attracts at odds of 90,000-1.

Bookmaker Betfred normally has a minimal stake of 5p however let him place it as he’s a daily buyer.

George, of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, and initially from Hungary, stated: “I didn’t know I’d received till I checked the paper the following day.

“I did really feel good, however I can’t leap round a lot lately — solely little jumps.

“I’ve had some vital wins on the soccer through the years.

“My ambition is to pores and skin Betfred for one million.”

Betfred boss Fred Performed stated: “I can’t bear in mind anybody profitable a lot from simply three pence.”

Supply: The Solar