Lucky Irish punter lands huge five-figure sum from free betThe anonymous backer struck a winning wagerView Image Euro banknotes (Image: Getty Images)There were jubilant scenes in County Clare this week when a canny football punter scooped a five-figure bonanza - and it didn't cost them a penny. ‌The unnamed winner received a complimentary €5 free bet from BOYLE Sports and placed the successful wager on a self-service betting terminal at one of their Banner county outlets. The football fan selected eight fixtures from last Saturday's league fixtures, requiring a minimum of three goals in each match. ‌Moments after the final whistle, the fortunate punter was able to return to the shop and collect their betting slip for a staggering total of €47,911.20. A spokesperson for BOYLE Sports said: "We have to hand it to our County Clare customer for making a free bet go so far.