A Lismore dad has found it impossible to sleep soundly after his dreamy $100,000 win in a recent Keno draw left him tossing and turning all night with excitement.
The Northern Rivers resident scored a Keno Classic 15 Spot prize in draw 838, drawn Wednesday 19 March 2025 and looks forward to $100,000.
The winning man was at the local club enjoying a meal with one of his best mates when he was floored by the newfound fortune.
“I’m still in shock! It caught me off guard,” he laughed.
“I didn’t have any sleep last night! I’m flabbergasted.
“It happened all so quickly. I struggled to comprehend what was going on at the time.
“I looked at the results and immediately saw a lot of my numbers, which consist of my grandchildren’s birthdates.
“I was at the Lismore Workers Club with one of my good friends and I turned to him and said, ‘I think I just won $100,000!’. He immediately said, ‘What?! Wait what? Take a picture!’.
“We really love visiting the club. We became a member with them since they re-opened their club last September after being affected by the floods. They’re really nice and treat us well.”
While $100,000 could fund a luxurious holiday, a brand-new car, or even pay off a mortgage, the retiree revealed he plans to tuck the prize away for the future.
“I’m going to put the prize into the bank account and let it sit there. I’m retired and on the pension, so will just try to maximise the prize as much as I can,” he revealed.
“Thank you, Keno! Thank you, Lismore Workers Club!”
The winning man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning Keno Classic entry at Lismore Workers Club, 231 Keen Street, Lismore.
Lismore Workers Club duty manager Jye Livingstone said it's always exciting when a major Keno win happens at the venue.
“Knowing that we sold a major Keno-winning entry brings a lot of joy to our team and shows the exciting possibilities for our patrons; it’s definitely a moment we will remember,” he said.
“The atmosphere was electric when the jackpot prize went off. Our winner was buzzing with excitement, and those who knew him were congratulating him.
“Our customers will be talking about it and looking forward to their own chance to win big. It creates a sense of excitement and hope for everyone!
“It’s been a little while since we’ve had a big win like this which makes it even more special. Congratulations to the lucky winner and we wish you all the best with your winnings!”
In 2024, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.19 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 23 millionaires and multi-millionaires who collectively took home more than $54.9 million. Eleven of these major winners were from New South Wales and the ACT, including an East Maitland dad who scored a $6.6 million windfall.
Players in New South Wales and the ACT enjoyed more than 38.9 million Keno wins totalling more than $599.2 million across the region in 2024.