Snooker World Championship: Man wins £10k after bet on eight-year-old Judd Trump finally comes off
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A punter has won £10,000 after Judd Trump's victory in the World Championship saw a 21-year-old bet finally come off. open image in gallery Judd Trump celebrates with the World Championship trophy "This little boy came up and said to Richard: 'Do you fancy a frame?' Following the encounter, Morrice called his friend, who worked for bookmakers Coral, and was offered a £10 "fantasy bet" at 1,000-1 for Trump to become champion of the world by the age of 30. open image in gallery Trump celebrates with his trophy Morrice said he wasn't nervous while watching the final, but admitted: "I went to bed a happy man."
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