Pension Plan ?
Nov 5th 2004, 9:04 am
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Pension Plan ?
Showing that a little flutter can do you good, a British woman stands to collect a cheque for 12,650 pounds on Friday after betting she would live to 100.
Rosalind Strover from Sudbury in Suffolk plans to celebrate her centenary with her family at a nearby golf club.
As well as the traditional congratulatory telegram from the queen, she will also receive a cheque for her winnings from bookmaker William Hill.
Ten years ago, her daughter-in-law Jennifer wagered 100 pounds at 100-1 that she would reach her century, topping up the bet with a 50 pound stake a year later at 50-1.
Rosalind Strover from Sudbury in Suffolk plans to celebrate her centenary with her family at a nearby golf club.
As well as the traditional congratulatory telegram from the queen, she will also receive a cheque for her winnings from bookmaker William Hill.
Ten years ago, her daughter-in-law Jennifer wagered 100 pounds at 100-1 that she would reach her century, topping up the bet with a 50 pound stake a year later at 50-1.
Nov 5th 2004, 4:32 pm
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Re: Pension Plan ?
Aye, amusing story, talked about that yesterday 
