Bingo fanatic Gloria Graham is jetting off to the Mediterranean after beating "phenomenal" odds to win £1,000 three weeks in a row.

Bank worker Gloria, 37, from Delimands, Basildon, is to spend her winnings on a family holiday in Cyprus with husband Trevor, and six-year-old daughter, Louise.

Gloria hit the winning streak on consecutive Sundays while playing with a friend at Gala Bingo on the Lakeside complex in Thurrock.

Off to the sun - bingo player Gloria Graham, with daughter Louise and husband Trevor, after winning £1,000 three weeks in a row

Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

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