Betfred boss Fred Done is VIP guest at record-breaking £5.4 million winner’s wedding
Betfred’s biggest-ever winner Michael Clark had a surprise visitor – the boss!
Fred made a shock but most welcome appearance at St James’ Park in Newcastle, where the nuptials took place.
Michael, 32, and bride Sherelle Pooley won an extraordinary £5.4m – the biggest payout in Betfred’s 56-year history – from a £1.40 spin on the King Kong Cashpots online slot game.
Since then, they’ve bought a brand new five-bedroom home in Killingworth on the outskirts of Newcastle, a quad bike, electric motorcycle, jacuzzi and pool table.
A beaming Michael outside his new home in Killingworth, North Tyneside
He’s also made sure his parents have new homes, while he and Sherelle have been touring Scotland, the Lake District and Bridlington in their campervan.
Sherelle didn’t even have a passport before their change in fortune, but in the first six months of this year they’ve been to Amsterdam three times, Tenerife – and are soon jetting off to Dubai and the Maldives for their honeymoon.
Another special guest at the wedding attended by 160 friends and relatives was groomsman Ross Young, who used to work with Michael at a mental health unit.
Michael and Ross during a glitzy reception at St James’ Park
It was Ross who agreed to swap shifts with Michael which meant he was at home and able to play the online casino game on the night he became known as “Mickey Millions” – a nickname even the registrar referred to!
Michael said: “It’s been absolute chaos since I became not just a millionaire, but a multi-millionaire. There’s no denying it – it’s been absolutely manic.
“I’ve taken proper advice about investing my money, but as a family we’re determined to enjoy ourselves.
“I was chuffed to bits when Fred turned up to celebrate our big day. Without him, this wouldn’t have been possible.”
Fred greeting the lucky couple on their big day at St James’ Park
One thing the couple, who are huge Newcastle United fans, wanted to do was buy season tickets at St James’ Park, but as that’s currently on the backburner they’ve instead got themselves shirts with Mr and Mrs Clark on the back.
Michael did as he said when he first got his hands on his windfall and replaced Sherelle’s engagement ring. Then, when it was her 28th birthday in March, he splashed out again on diamond earrings, necklace and bracelet.
Sherelle said: “We’ve been together for 11 years and engaged for seven. We would probably have got married at a registry office, but now we can afford all this – not just for us, but for all our family and friends who are so important to us. What a start to married life.”
Michael added: “I just want to be a good dad. I’m passionate about my family and if I can help people I will.
“I chose the venue for the wedding, while Sherelle chose everything else. She always wanted a big wedding and she certainly had that.
“Soon I’ll have passed my driving test and then I can go car shopping. I thought at first maybe a Tesla, but now I’ve got my eyes on a Range Rover because it’ll be better for getting the family around.
“I do want to do some good for the people who I used to care for. It’s an idea at the moment, but people in care do get more self-worth if they simply have somewhere to meet people. That’s something I may well be funding in the future.”
Betfred boss Fred Done said: “It was wonderful to share in Michael and Sherelle’s big day, and I feel proud that Betfred made it all possible. They can look forward to a fantastic life.
“His good fortune proves two things – nice guys can have all the luck, and anyone can win big from tiny stakes at Betfred.”
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