In a stunning turn of events that perfectly encapsulates the drama of football betting, a host of William Hill customers are celebrating a monumental payout after a last-gasp goal secured a huge accumulator win.
The incredible stroke of luck was triggered deep into injury time during Dundee United's Scottish Premiership clash with Ross County on Wednesday night. With the score locked at 1-1 and the final whistle looming, a 97th-minute equaliser from Dundee United's Tony Watt sent ripples of excitement far beyond the stadium.
The Million-Pound Moment
That single goal was the final piece of the puzzle for countless punters who had placed a 5-fold accumulator. The popular bet, which required wins from Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United, Ayr United, and Queen of the South, was on the brink of collapse. Dundee United, needing a win, were moments away from a draw that would have shattered the acca dreams.
Watt's late intervention transformed certain despair into unbridled joy, turning a potential losing slip into a winning ticket worth a staggering six-figure sum across all affected bets.
How William Hill's Acca Insurance Saved the Day
Here's where William Hill's renowned Acca Insurance promotion played a pivotal role. The offer acts as a safety net for bettors:
- It applies to pre-match 5-fold (or more) football accumulators.
- The stakes are refunded as a free bet if just one selection lets the bet down.
- In this case, without the goal, the acca would have lost, but insurance would have softened the blow.
However, fortune favoured the bold. The goal meant the insurance wasn't needed, and the bet landed in full, resulting in a massive payout for those who included the four other winning teams alongside Dundee United.
A William Hill spokesperson captured the sentiment, stating: "The late drama in the Scottish Premiership last night... meant we ended up paying out a six-figure sum to customers who would have only received their stake back as a free bet had the game ended as a draw."
This remarkable event serves as a powerful reminder of why football is called the beautiful game, capable of delivering heart-stopping moments that change fortunes in the blink of an eye.
