The six friends, who each lost between £150 and £400 when the vouchers company went out of business, set off on their annual trip to Newcastle to cheer themselves up.
And a visit to the Gala Bingo club did exactly that as one of them picked up the £100,000 jackpot.
As they had already agreed to share any winnings, it means they all face a happier future with £16,000 each to their names.
The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "You dream about something like this but never think it will happen to you.
"I just couldn't take it in and don't think I will until I see the cheque. We are not worried about Christmas now and it will be a good one all round."
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