Stranded Traveler Wins Jackpot And Takes A Boat Home - 05-10-10

May 10 - Being stranded at the airport was not all bad for one passenger trying to make his way home last week. Dutch student, Michel V, was stuck at Amsterdam airport when he won £54,022 playing online.

Michel, a 28-year-old Dutch student with heavy student loans, was vacationing with four of his friends when the volcano erupted in Iceland, making it impossible for him to return to London last week. While waiting for news, he and his friends were set up in one of the many terminals that were transformed into massive dormitories. With free internet as compensation for the stranded passengers, Michel got online and ended up winning £54,022 playing slots at www.casino.com.

Michel decided to use his winnings to hire a private boat out of Amsterdam for himself, four friends and three other lucky passengers. After purchasing a £50 ticket to Amsterdam, he was more than excited to be leaving the country in such style. When asked about his casino winning, Michel commented, “There wasn’t much to do at the airport except eat or use the internet, so most people were killing time watching movies or going on Facebook. I’m just glad I wasn’t one of those guys!” When finally making it home to London, Michel was quick to get back to his normal self. After all, the money, he says, will be used to pay off his student loans.

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