AN 85-year-old grandad has won £2,686 after placing a 3p bet.

Janus “George” Wagonback put his loose change on an accumulator, betting ten football matches would be draws at odds of 90,000-1.

Janus “George” Wagonback, 85, has won £2,686 after placing a 3p bet

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Janus “George” Wagonback, 85, has won £2,686 after placing a 3p betCredit: PA

Bookmaker Betfred usually has a minimum stake of 5p but let him place it as he is a regular customer.

George, of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, and originally from Hungary, said: “I didn’t know I’d won until I checked the paper the next day.

“I did feel good, but I can’t jump around much these days — only little jumps.

“I’ve had some significant wins on the football over the years.

“My ambition is to skin Betfred for a million.”

Betfred boss Fred Done said: “I cannot remember anyone winning so much from just three pence.”

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