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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I placed £1.50 bet on digital slot machine and came out £11.5MILLION richer… there's a touching way I'll splash the cash
The lucky winner plans to use his new wealth to support a selfless cause CASH WIN I placed £1.50 bet on digital slot machine and came out £11.5MILLION richer… there's a touching way I'll splash the cash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCAFFOLDER has revealed the heartwarming way he plans to spend a whopping £11.5 million fortune that he won playing online slots. Placing a bet of just £1.50 Arron Freeman, 44, won the biggest payout ever recorded in Betfred's 58-year history. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The dad-of-two has a heartwarming plan for his newfound fortune Credit: Facebook 5 Arron won a record sum from an online slot game Credit: Facebook 5 Arron turned just £1.50 into more than £11 million Credit: Facebook The dad-of-two has now revealed the heartwarming way he plans to spend his newfound fortune. After his life changing win on Thursday June 5 Arron said he wanted to build a homeless shelter. The kindhearted owner of ASL Scaffolding plans to use the millions he won on the online slot game "Mega Moolah" to help the less fortunate. Arron won after opening an account following a family night out and giving the online casino a go with a small £1.50 stake. He says that he only played the game on the recommendation of his partner. After scooping his massive prize Betfred founder Fred Done called Arron to offer his congratulations and invited him to Old Trafford as his guest. Arron said: 'It's still sinking in, but it was class of Fred to phone me. He told me to look after my cash and that is my plan. "I'm looking forward to meeting Fred at a Manchester United home game. Hopefully, we will both celebrate if the reds win. 'I've been a horse racing punter my whole life and hit the crossbar a few times with some of my accas but obviously never hit the jackpot like this. "It was the missus' idea that we gave the casino a go and we certainly got lucky. I love racing so I will still have a bet on the horses, but it will still be my normal small stakes.' The scaffolder's record breaking payout is more than twice the previous biggest Betfred win. Lottery player 'illegally' banned from taking $83.5m win over loophole even though she played by the rules, lawyer says Michael Clark from Newcastle scooped £5.4 million in 2023 setting a record at the time that has now been smashed by Arron's big win. Arron was not named in a press statement released shortly after his massive jackpot win. But he has since decided to sell his story in a bid to raise more cash to build a homeless shelter. Speaking to the Eastern Daily Press, Mr Freeman said: "I am in shock, but I am not gonna say too much at the minute. 5 The dad-of-two hopes to sell his story to "the highest bidder" Credit: Facebook 5 Arron's partner is a Tik Toker Credit: Facebook Taking home a total of £11,498,211.89 Arron hopes to do some good with his stroke of fortune. He is currently in a relationship with TikToker Kelly Dighton who shares daily updates on her progress as a recovering addict. Kelly is currently more than 100 days clean according to her TikTok account. Arron posted to social media in April, gushing with pride, in support of his partner. He won his windfall of cash through the Mega Moolah safari-themed online jackpot slot game. It boasts five reels and 25 paylines with a minimum bet of 25p per spin.
Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Scaffolder wins biggest ever £11,500,000 jackpot on online slot game
A scaffolder is 'in shock' after winning big on an online slot game and making a 766,667,000% return on his stake. Arron Freeman was playing a Betfred game called Mega Moolah and paid just £1.50 for his stake. But when all of his numbers came up, the dad won a massive £11.5million – the biggest payout in Betfred's 58-year history. Arron, 44, runs a scaffolding company in Lowestoft, Suffolk and is a Manchester United supporter. Fred Done, Betfred's founder, has congratulated the lucky winner and invited him to a home game as his guest. Fred commented: 'He's a sensible chap and is planning to invest some of his winnings into property for his family – but not before enjoying a holiday of a lifetime.' He also advised the jackpot winner to never gamble again. Arron hasn't said much about his life-changing win yet, saying: 'I am in shock. I don't want to say too much more at the moment.' A friend of his, who wanted to remain anonymous, commented: 'Aaron is still in shock, and it hasn't really set in. 'Of course, it is a life-changing amount of money, so it's something I think he is coming to terms with. 'He is a father, and I think he's still trying to get his head around it. 'I think he and his partner are off on holiday and are going to take some time to decide their options.' More Trending There's been a lot of attention on big Lottery wins after the EuroMillions £208million jackpot was scooped last night. A lucky ticket holder in Ireland matched all five numbers and both lucky stars to claim the top prize, equivalent to 250million Euros. While Arron isn't quite on the list of the UK's biggest lottery winners, he's certainly received a life-changing amount of money which can completely transform lives. From luxury holidays to new homes and flashy cars, there are a lot of options you could spend your prize money on – but winning a huge sum can come with its own problems. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Experts reveal what life would be like if you won the Euromillions £208,000,000 jackpot MORE: Congratulations, you've won the lottery – now you're screwed MORE: Biggest lottery jackpot ever seen rolls over again after no one wins £208,000,000 prize
Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
‘This hurts so many families': Father, son among 153 workers laid off at closing ArcelorMittal mill
Working at ArcelorMittal Long Products is a family affair for Arron Harris — which is why losing his steel-working job to Hamilton's first plant closure of the tariff war 'will hurt for a long time.' Harris was sitting beside his dad, Neil, in a plantwide meeting when they learned Wednesday they would lose their jobs to the looming closure of the storied wire drawing mill in east Hamilton. Arron, 32, has worked as a 'pusher furnace' operator at the mill, currently owned by ArcelorMittal, for 11 years. His father and uncle are also co-workers who have spent decades at the Strathearne Avenue North plant. It was known as Stelwire when it formed a part of the sprawling 1980s Stelco empire. 'I feel anxious about the future, obviously,' Arron said in an interview at the United Steelworkers union hall on Barton Street East, the day after the company announced the mill shutdown. 'But I also feel hurt for my dad, my uncle. They have so much history in this place. My dad has been through strikes, through layoffs … He is still taking it hard.' There are a lot of historical family ties within the plant workforce, noted United Steelworkers local president Mike Hnatjuk, who joined his own father working at what was then known as Stelwire 31 years ago. Arron is also active in the union — and he considers all of the 153 soon-to-be laid-off workers his 'brothers and sisters on the floor' of the plant. Many of those co-workers have partners and children who depend on those disappearing jobs . Union president Mike Hnatjuk, left, stands with Arron Harris, who is losing his job due to the closing of ArcelorMittal Long Products' wire drawing mill. 'At 32, hopefully I can have a new start and a new career,' he said. 'But this hurts so many families … they are the ones I really feel for.' The company, a subsidiary of global steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal, said Wednesday it must consolidate operations at its Montreal site to be sustainable amid 'ongoing economic challenges, increased steel imports in Canada and market conditions.' Hnatjuk characterized the ongoing trade war with the U.S. — including President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent steel tariffs just last week — as the 'nail in the coffin' for a local mill that was already losing money annually. The union president also blames successive federal governments he argued were unwilling or slow to protect Canada's steel industry from the threat of foreign 'dumping' of cheap steel into the domestic market even before the trade war. Once upon a time, hardware stories across Canada carried nails made from wire drawn steel rod processed in the mill. Arron has fond memories of the 'deafening pounding' of nail machines he would hear as his dad toured him through the plant to the vending machine as a kid. Wire fencing, springs for cars and 'strand' wire for reinforced concrete construction all depended on Stelwire-turned-ArcelorMittal Long Products. But cheap foreign steel and changing construction markets gradually cut production at the plant — along with a workforce that still topped 350 in the late 1990s, said Hnatjuk. Industry Minister Melanie Joly was in Hamilton last Friday to promise announcements 'very soon' to help address issues like the flood of cheap steel from countries that don't have related trade agreements with Canada. But any announcement will come too late to save the Strathearne Avenue mill, which is expected to close permanently by the end of June. ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada's wire drawing mill on Strathearne Avenue North in Hamilton is slated to close, affecting up to 153 workers. The union will begin negotiating a closure agreement with the company next week, and Hnatjuk said he expects to discuss whether relocation options exist for employees willing to work in Montreal, for example. The local's contract also has language around 'preferential hiring' within the larger ArcelorMittal family — although that's not a guarantee of a job at Dofasco or anywhere else. (Dofasco is owned by ArcelorMittal, but is a separate company from the wire drawing mill.) Arron said he is still mulling what's next in his career. 'I think for a lot of us, it depends whether you want to stay in steel, because the industry is really struggling in Canada right now,' he said.
North Wales Live
30-05-2025
- North Wales Live
EasyJet plane diverted and police called to take stag-do off flight
A raucous British stag do caused a plane to be diverted after the group's disruptive behaviour led to police intervention. The six-man party was escorted off the aircraft following an unscheduled landing en route to their destination. Passenger Arron Davies, travelling with his mates Mike and Scott, told how two members of the stag party were allegedly caught vaping in their seats, drinking excessively, and hurling abuse at the cabin crew. The incident unfolded on an easyJet service from London Gatwick to Marrakesh, Morocco, where the men reportedly received six warnings before the crew took decisive action. Arron, alongside his friends from Newport, south Wales, witnessed the captain's decision to divert the flight to Faro airport in Portugal. Upon landing, eight Portuguese police officers boarded the plane to address the situation. Two of the men were taken away by the authorities, while the remaining four left the aircraft separately. Arron commented on the aftermath: "The four friends were annoyed that their two mates had ruined their trip," noting the men's vaping in their seats and lavatory, heavy drinking, and abusive behaviour towards the flight staff, reports Wales Online. He further remarked on the disturbance caused: "They were being loud and using a lot of bad language despite children being on the flight." Arron also claimed: "They were warned about six times, but every time the one man muttered when the staff walked away, making the problem worse. "One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he realised how serious his actions were being taken. The other man stayed in his seat and was escorted out by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side. "The flight steward was very good at his job dealing with this issue on the flight, he gave them many chances. I would call the guy a true asset to easyJet. His level of professionalism was on point even though a lot of abuse was aimed at him. "He kept his composure and made me feel I was still safe even with the drama happening in front of me." An easyJet spokesperson said: "This flight from London Gatwick to Marrakech on 19 May diverted to Faro and was met by police upon arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard. Once the passengers had left the aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech. "Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard."
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Moment police storm easyJet plane after Brit stag do's alleged antics
The stag do were reportedly taken off the aircraft after their drunken antics saw stewards to call the police - with witnesses reporting two men vaping, drinking heavily and abusing the crew A rowdy British stag do allegedly forced an easyJet flight to divert after two men vaped, drank heavily and abused crew, leaving fellow passengers fuming. Despite six warnings from staff, the chaos continued with fellow travellers onboard the flight from Gatwick to Marrakesh left seething as the pilot announced he would be landing in Faro, Portugal, instead. The six man group was eventually marched off the aircraft after their drunken antics forced stewards to call the police. Witness Arron Davies, who was travelling with his pals Mike and Scott, was left disgusted by the events on the flight, and said two men on the stag do ruined the party for the rest of the group. Aaron claimed the pair were vaping in their seats while drinking heavily and being abusive towards the stewards. Arron, Mike and Scott, of Newport, south Wales, were left stunned as the pilot announced the flight would be landing in Faro airport. The diverted aircraft was greeted by eight Portuguese police officers who led two men off - while the other four frustrated stag do members made their way off the plane. "The four friends were annoyed that their two mates had ruined their trip," Arron said. He claimed: "The men were vaping in their seats and toilet, drinking heavily and to my opinion already drunk or close to when boarding. They were being abusive towards staff on the flight and I think they had an undertone of homophobia toward the head steward." The men were also being loud and using bad language despite children being on the flight, Arron claimed. He alleged: "They were warned about six times, but every time the one man muttered when the staff walked away, making the problem worse. One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he realised how serious his actions were being taken. The other man stayed in his seat and was escorted out by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side. "The flight steward was very good at his job dealing with this issue on the flight, he gave them many chances. I would call the guy a true asset to easyJet. His level of professionalism was on point even though a lot of abuse was aimed at him. He kept his composure and made me feel I was still safe even with the drama happening in front of me." An easyJet spokesperson said: "This flight from London Gatwick to Marrakech on 19 May diverted to Faro and was met by police upon arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard. Once the passengers had left the aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech. "Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard."
