We all love a good underdog story, and when it comes to horse racing there are plenty of them. Now and then, a punter will put their money on a rank outsider and watch as they race to victory, making a killing in the process. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of horse racing’s biggest winners: those lucky few who’ve made a killing on the TAB. Who knows, maybe you could be next?
A punter will put their money on a rank outsider and watch as they race to victory
For anyone who loves a good punt, there is nothing quite like cashing in on a rank outsider. There is the initial thrill of watching your horse race to victory and then the satisfaction of pocketing some serious profits. But what are the biggest winners from punting on TAB? Here are three stories that will make your jaw drop. In 2014, one very lucky punter turned $20 into an incredible $24,000 when they backed a 100-1 shot at Brisbane’s Doomben Racecourse.
Those lucky few who’ve made a killing on the TAB.
Horse racing is one of the most popular spectator sports in Australia, and with good reason. It’s exciting, unpredictable, and full of suspense. And if you’re lucky enough to pick a winner on the TAB, you can make some serious money. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of horse racing’s biggest winners: those lucky few who’ve made a killing on the TAB. We’ll hear their stories, find out how they did it, and see if there are any tips, we can learn from them.
We’ll explore some of the stories behind these big wins, and see what lessons can be learned from them
Everyone appreciates a good tale about an underdog that ends with them victorious. The inspiring accounts of those who have defied the odds and achieved the seemingly impossible. This is the kind of thing that gives us hope; it serves as a reminder that if you just believe in yourself and keep your head held high, you can accomplish everything you set your mind to.
So, today we’re going to take a look at some of the biggest victories from betting on TAB (which, for any readers outside of Australia, is an abbreviation for the Totalisator Agency Board). We are going to investigate some of the stories that led to these significant victories, and then examine what kinds of lessons we may glean from them.
Peter Crane from Victoria, Australia, won an astounding $691,324.80 on 18 September 1996 through the Progressive Betting System.
What is the minimum bet that must be placed to be eligible for the prize of $691.324? If you’re Peter Crane, you can win the sum that’s comparable to six hundred and something thousand dollars with a single bet of only $1.20.
Bill Morgan from Queensland, Australia won $547,000.00 on 7 November 1999 from The Powerball System
Bill Morgan doesn’t know how to do things by halves. This time he was out to win almost half a million dollars (that’s one person’s annual income). He won the first prize of $547,000 in the most popular of the Australian lotteries. Morgan managed to do this by placing a whopping $1,000 bet on the PowerBall. But it was worth it.
Jeff White from Victoria, Australia won a decent $281,400.00 in December of 1999. Jeff White proved that he was no one-hit wonder when he won the Victorian State Lottery’s first prize of $281,400 approximately a month after his previous big win. And he did it – in only five days.
James Burrows from Queensland, Australia won $497,500.00 on Keno in the May of 2005
How much money do you have to wager before you have a chance of winning about half a million dollars? All that is required is some forward thinking, some creative problem solving, and a dash of good fortune.
Who knows, maybe you could be next?
You’re sitting at the bar, watching the horse race on TV. You place your bet and wait for the results. The horses are running and you’re feeling nervous. Finally, the results are in and you’ve won! You can’t believe it- you’ve just made a huge profit from betting on TAB. Suddenly, everyone’s attention is focused on you and you feel like a winner. Who knows, maybe you could be next?