A lucky bingo winner is laughing all the way to the bank after hitting the jackpot on her first attempt.

The 31-year-old bank worker scooped a whopping £35,500 prize at Clacton's Gala bingo club.

It was the first time she had been to the club this year.

The winner, who has asked remain anonymous, said: "I still can't really believe how much I have won. It's not a bad night's work!"

The lucky winner joined the Gala Club in Pier Avenue three years ago. But she only played on and off.

The big-hearted mum has now promised to share her winnings with a bingo pal who was with her when she scooped the jackpot.