The Cloud had a ‘Silva’ lining for Royal Flush Jackpot Winner

Paulo Silva must have been feeling like a King when he became our first customer to drop the Casino Stud Jackpot with a Royal Flush.

Paulo, who only recently opened his William Hill account, played the ever popular Casino Stud Poker and was lucky enough to land the progressive jackpot, which cashed in at £117,952 ($196,000CAD).

Paulo, the elated Vegas player still can't believe he has actually won and is on cloud nine.

Speaking of his win Paulo said, "Wow! I woke up and felt a little under the weather, so I went downstairs to try and become a STUD on Casino Poker. All of a sudden, on my maybe 15th hand BANG! Royal Flush of diamonds popped up. I was in pure shock and could not believe that this huge jackpot was filling up my account to a whopping £117,952.06 ($196,000CAD). What perfect timing. I've just bought a new house and I'm trying for a baby with my partner. What a way to start 2010.... This could be the best year of my life."

He also added "I'd just like to say that the William Hill Staff are the best and have treated me amazingly.

William Hill spokesperson Sharon Young said; "We are always happy when one of our customers hits a jackpot. What an amazing way for such a new player to start the year. Paulo certainly has become our first Casino Poker STUD of 2010 and everyone at William Hill wishes him and his partner the best of luck."

The jackpot has now been reset and will build again.