Oxfam may win big Through Gambling Wagers
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Charity workers at Oxfam will be keeping a “close eye” on Wimbledon this year, after it was revealed a deceased bettor has left them a range of tennis bets as part of his estate. Nicholas Newlife from Oxfordshire placed a range of bets in his lifetime, but died in 2009, unable to find out whether his wager on Roger Federer would win Wimbledon seven times before 2020 would pay off a windfall of £101,840. However, after leaving his entire estate to Oxfam, the charity has suggested that if Federer does take home the title this year, the charity would receive (including Newlife’s other bets) £330,000 – enough to supply drinking water to over 350,000 people in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Newlife placed his bets with William Hill, who have suggested they’re happy to honour them should Federer win Wimbledon once again. Graham Sharpe, of William Hill, described Newlife as a “bit of a loner”, whilst noting that the company would be “very pleased” if Oxfam won. Cathy Ferrier, from Oxfam, has suggested that the charity is “enormously grateful to Mr Newlife for his generous gift”.
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