Jajpur: What began as a casual game of fantasy cricket turned into a life-changing moment for a young man in Odisha’s Jajpur district.
Anil Tarai, a resident of Badakaima panchayat under Dharamshala block, reportedly won Rs 3 crore and a Mahindra Thar SUV after placing a Rs 49 bet on the fantasy sports platform ahead of an IPL match Thursday.
According to sources, Tarai created a team on the app before the match began at 7:30 p.m. When the game concluded around 11 p.m., he learned that his team had ranked first, securing the grand prize.
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Tarai said representatives from the company contacted him shortly after the win and asked him to open a bank account to process the reward.
The unexpected windfall has become a hot topic of discussion in the local community, with residents marveling at his sudden change in fortune.
