Mar 10 • 11:51 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

He Thought He Had Won a Fortune with the Scratch Card, But the Card Was Fake

A young footballer was pranked by his teammates into believing he had won $130,000 with a fake lottery scratch card during a secret Santa gift exchange.

Eighteen-year-old Reece Gaffikin, a youth football player, was the target of a practical joke by his teammates when he was gifted a lottery scratch card during a secret Santa event at the Lancashire Football Academy. Initially, Gaffikin believed that he had won a staggering £100,000 (approximately $130,000) after scratching off the card. The moment was captured on video, which has since gone viral, showcasing his genuine excitement as he leaped up to announce his presumed fortune. His teammates pretended to be shocked and enthusiastic as well, playing along with his disbelief.

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