Richard and Victoria Purcell A LUCKY groom from Widnes had two reasons to celebrate on his wedding day after winning £10,000 from a football bet. Just five hours after tying the knot in Runcorn Register Office, Richard Purcell found out he d won the jackpot from a £25 bet with Betfred. The 57-year-old had been enjoying a socially-distanced reception in the Wellington Pub and wife Victoria said it was the least they could do to get the drinks in following the news. It s unbelievable - it was already a special day, and then he tells me he s won £10,000, which is easily the most he s ever achieved, Victoria said.