Gothenburg man wins $115k in V75 despite mistake
A Gothenburg man with limited harness racing knowledge won 1.2 million kronor on V75 despite picking only six correct winners. The amateur bettor scored the jackpot after nobody achieved a perfect seven. His 729 kronor bet returned over 1,600 times its value.
A Gothenburg resident won 1.2 million Swedish kronor ($115,000) on Saturday's V75 harness racing bet. No player managed to pick all seven winners correctly in the races held in Boden.
The winner described himself as a harness racing amateur. He typically bets small amounts when he plays. This time he submitted a system bet costing 729 kronor ($70).
He managed to pick six correct winners out of seven. Since nobody achieved a perfect score, he claimed the top prize of 1.2 million kronor.
"Holy hell what a shock. It's completely incredible that six correct picks can pay this much," the winner said in a statement.
The V75 is Sweden's most popular harness racing betting system. Players try to predict winners across seven different races.
Saturday's races in Boden proved particularly challenging. Four of the seven races were won by locally trained horses. Several winners were considered major upsets.
This unexpected outcome created the perfect scenario for an amateur bettor to claim a life-changing prize. The winner's modest investment of 729 kronor returned over 1,600 times its original value.
Such large payouts for imperfect tickets remain rare in Swedish harness racing. The result highlights how unpredictable the sport can be.