I suppose it depends how you define luck but one that always sticks out was at Cheltenham a few years ago. I had a few quid left in my account and asked my wife to pick a number, which I would then back to win. She said three numbers, which meant I put them on as a combination tricast and needed all three to finish in the top three. Can't get luckier than randomly picking numbers!

I'm a big fan of Slingo Fire and Ice right now. Unlike other slingo games, there's two boards that need filling - one where you win cash and the other that multiplies your winnings. You can play for low stakes and each round lasts a few minutes, so your bankroll goes further than on traditional slots games or even in the live casino.

Any gambler will tell you that singles are the better play and they would be correct to do so. Needing one thing to happen is logically more sound than needing two or more. That said, I love an accumulator and a bet builder. I find putting a few shots on target or yellow cards into a bet way more fun than just opting for one selection.

The Thing, which I truly believe is a top-five movie of all time. John Carpenter's genius is on full display and the tension between the characters is palpable. Kurt Russell and Keith David are on top form and there's a reason the final scene is subject to so much debate.

I have two cats, Samwise Jurgen and Frodo Divock, whose names are inspired by two things I love - Lord of the Rings and Liverpool FC. They spend most of their days sleeping in my office or on the sofa, and spend their nights running around the house and making sure I'm still alive at 5am.