Michael started working at Daily Star Online in 2019 after contributing to various publications like The Times, Mixmag, and The Lady. He has a keen interest in quirky news and fine wines.
On a typical Friday evening, after a long week and struggling to pick a movie, we settled for a film on Netflix. While watching and enjoying my third glass of red wine, I mindlessly scrolled through Facebook on my phone.
An advertisement from Omaze suddenly caught my eye, offering a chance to win a luxurious beachfront house in Sussex, close to where I live. Intrigued, I explored the details and imagined owning a £4 million property nearby.
The ad described the property’s features enticingly, mentioning a beautiful breakfast area and access to a private development with its own Tennis Club. The thought of owning such a place was appealing, especially after a few glasses of wine.
Despite the odds of winning being slim, similar to winning the National Lottery jackpot, I decided to participate in the raffle. Although initially enthusiastic, I soon forgot about it and went to bed.
A week later, I received an email from Omaze, announcing that I had won £15. While not a substantial amount, it was a decent return on my investment. For a moment, I felt like a millionaire.
Rather than stopping there, I reinvested my winnings in tickets for another property in Cornwall, which seemed even more stunning. Despite not winning the Cornwall house, I felt oddly certain about it.
In the end, the actual winners were Jon Dexter, a retired physics teacher from Doncaster, and James Moughton, a former taxi driver from Hull. Both were ecstatic about their newfound properties.
As for me, I’m still hoping for my first big win. It’s all part of the excitement of taking chances and dreaming big.