My return flight from Prague to Berlin was delayed by nearly four hours. A technical issue with the aircraft, they said. I had already walked the terminal twice, finished my espresso at Runway Café, and browsed through overpriced books at the WHSmith. Still, two hours left. I opened F1 casino online — a platform I had signed up for during the holidays but never actually played on. With nothing better to do, I decided to finally give it a go.

I deposited €25 using my Wise virtual card. Everything worked seamlessly, even with the airport Wi-Fi. I launched a racing-themed slot game, just for the visual vibes. On the 11th spin, a bonus feature kicked in — three turbo symbols lit up and triggered ten free spins. Spin number six gave me a full combo with a x15 multiplier. Final balance: €1,237.40.

No cheering, no celebration. I just stared at the screen, waiting to see if it was real. It was.

Withdrawal Was Smoother Than Boarding

I hit "Withdraw," entered my German IBAN, uploaded a photo of my ID and a PDF phone bill. Total time: 6 minutes. By the time I landed in Berlin later that night, I already had a confirmation email — the transfer had been processed. The money hit my N26 account before lunch the next day.

Here’s how my lucky delay played out:

How I Used the Money

• Booked a surprise spa weekend for my girlfriend in Karlovy Vary (€480)

• Paid off an old vet bill for our cat Luna (€260)

• Bought noise-canceling headphones for train rides (€199)

• Saved the remaining amount

The experience felt almost unreal because I had no expectations. I just wanted to kill time. But what really struck me was how easy everything was. No bugs, no waiting days for verification, no annoying ads or fake promises.

My Rule Since Then

Now I deposit only €20–30 every two weeks. It’s entertainment, not income. I set weekly limits and withdrawal thresholds. And while I haven’t hit anything close to that win again, I’ve had a few nice sessions — and never any trouble cashing out.

Sometimes a boring airport delay turns out to be the most profitable part of your entire trip.