A horse racing enthusiast, from Pas-de-Calais, won the impressive sum of €291,584 during the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, on Sunday October 6, 2024, after having bet only €3. This player thus becomes one of the big winners of PMU.
This lucky bettor, who validated his ticket at the “Le Relax” tobacco bar in Lapugnoywon this exceptional victory in one of the most prestigious races in the world.
« The winner is a regular customer who I know well, but who prefers to remain discreet. When he came back with a big smile to claim his prize, he already knew he had won. I’m delighted for him, it’s excellent news. », Declared the manager of the establishment in a press release from Française des Jeux.
Pas-de-Calais, land of winners
A player is classified as a “big winner” by the PMU when he wins a sum greater than €100,000. Since the start of 2024, 176 punters have reached this status in France. In Pas-de-Calais, four horse racing enthusiasts exceeded this threshold, including the winner of October 6. Among the other lucky winners, there is a player who won €283,466 in May in Nœux-les-Mines, another for €167,013 in June in Houdain, and a last one for €101,625, also in June, at Liévin.
