Watch: Incredible moment retired air force engineer Colin wins life-changing jackpot following $100k offer on Tipping Point Australia
Retired air force flight engineer Colin applied for Tipping Point Australia with the intention of winning money for a very worthy charity – which makes his impressive $20,000 victory even sweeter.
Colin, 54, told host Todd Woodbridge he intended to donate money to REACH Siem Reep, a charity that aims to improve living conditions for children, youth and families in the Cambodian city.
Catch Colin's incredible winning moment in the video above.
He explained his connection to the area, revealing that he had previously taken an aircraft full of prosthetic limbs for child victims of land mines, alongside a camera crew from A Current Affair and musician Angry Anderson.
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Colin had to work hard to achieve his Tipping Point goal though, as he faced off against worthy opponents in 47-year-old fitness director Andrew and 32-year-old tattoo artist Avalon.
He made it through to the final round with $2600 after an impressive comeback against Andrew.
His final round got off to a rough start with two wrong answers, but Colin pulled it back to build up a total prize of $4200.
However, then it was time to see if Colin could be tempted to keep going in the hope of winning the $20,000 jackpot.
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You can hear Colin's inspiring story in the video below:
Todd offered him incredible money including a $100,000 jackpot for just one counter, but it was a more conservative offer of three extra counters for $20,000 and a luxury Airlie Beach holiday that was the most tempting for both Colin and his wife Wendy, who was watching on nervously from the audience.
Colin put all his money on the line in an incredible moment that very quickly paid off.
He needed just one counter to secure a huge $20,000 win, with the jackpot counter going over the tipping point with ease.
What a win! Nine
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Even though he could have taken the $100,000 for one counter, Colin did not mind at all, lifting his arms in the air in a passionate celebration.
When Todd invited Wendy down to the floor, Colin planted a big kiss on his wife.
Colin and Wendy planned to do "good things" with the money. Nine
"That could've been $100,00 but who cares? Because you're going home with $20,000. It's about charity and it's about family. How important is this money?" Todd asked.
"Very important. We can do some good things with it," Colin replied.
"So, so much," Wendy agreed.
Colin and Wendy said they could do "so much good" with the $20,000 win. Nine
Plus, the couple also secured a luxury holiday in Airlie Beach – what better way to relax after an adrenaline-filled Tipping Point jackpot round?
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