FATHER-of-four Kevin Foster appears to have found the winning Pools formula after hitting the jackpot twice in three weeks. His latest big cheque was for £212,000 (Barnaby Chesterman writes).

Mr Foster, of Seed Road, Doddington, near Sittingbourne, shared the other big win with a syndicate but he could afford it.

He has now won the top prize three times, enjoyed 57 other wins of up to £20,000 on Littlewoods Pools and, for good measure, has had some big wins betting on individual soccer matches. And that is in just one season.

Now the former cabbie who worked 18 hours a day says he is a millionaire. He said: "I never thought I would get out of the rut. But this has been a life-changing experience. Over the last six months it has been as if everything we touch turns to gold."

Mr Foster and his family wife Elaine-Marie, 37, children Delacey, 15, Stacey, 14, Colton, 12, and Cherish, 10 have left their two-bedroom house in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, for a seven-bedroom farmhouse.

The taxi driving job has gone and he now spends 20 hours a week studying the form books to carry on his amazing winning streak. He is convinced there is more to come.

He said: "We get a cheque from Littlewoods in about three out of every four weeks. I am absolutely convinced we will hit the jackpot again."

Mr Foster has set up his own consultancy business, KF Concept, giving out betting and pools advice to anyone who wants it, free of charge. He plans to give money to charity and to sponsor local businesses.

He added: "I don't mind sharing. If anyone wants to call me up and ask me for some advice I will give it to them."