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Crypto casino reimburses 21-year-old after England World Cup win
A 21-year-old spent roughly $13,300 of his savings to take his 80-year-old grandfather to three England matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1, an online crypto casino covered the full cost.
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A 21-year-old man spent approximately $13,300 of his life savings to take his 80-year-old grandfather to three England matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pair traveled to New York, Atlanta and Mexico City to attend games against Panama, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mexico. England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 and beat Mexico 3-2.
Trip draws online attention The story spread on social media while the two were traveling. Fans who had read about the journey recognized them at matches. An online crypto casino based in the U.S. offered on social media to reimburse the full amount if England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Reimbursement completed After the 2-1 victory, the company transferred the money.
The 21-year-old said he did not believe the payment until he checked his bank account. He plans to place the funds in a savings account and consider options that include attending the European Championships or buying a home. Before the trip he described the decision as straightforward, noting he could earn the money back and that the chance to travel with his grandfather would not return.
