A holiday maker from Canada has triggered a huge jackpot win of over £82k. Eyad Daoud scooped a massive £41,310.25 whilst playing the Bad Beat Poker Jackpot at Empire Casino in Leicester Square.  Eyad hit the jackpot on 15th April, whilst on a two-week holiday with his family from Canada.

He says, “I enjoy a game of poker, especially when I am travelling to other countries, I like to experience the buzz and atmosphere of the gaming floor. On Friday I visited the casino to play and luck was on my side! I knew I had won on the table but it was only when I heard the clapping and cheering that I realised I had actually won the Bad Beat Jackpot – I was thrilled! I will certainly be returning to the casino on my next visit to London”

Peter Turpin, Venue Director at Empire Casino, in Leicester Square says “The Bad Beat jackpot has created a lot of buzz in our Poker Room over the last few weeks. In a game where you can buy in for as little as £50 this is an exceptional win. The blinds were just £1/2 so even a novice would be able to play at this level. We’ve all been waiting with great anticipation for someone to strike it lucky. We love the excitement of a big win”

This was Eyad’s first ever time in the casino, which had been recommended to him by friends as the place to go in London for the ultimate buzz and personalized service.