A Greenwell Point retiree has had a weekend he’ll never forget, winning a Keno prize of more than $100,000.
The New South Wales patron held a Keno Mega Millions 8 Spot winning entry in game 616 on Saturday 3 July 2021, worth $127,086.80 .
Confirming his windfall with an official from Keno this morning, the man explained he’d spent the weekend celebrating his good fortune.
“We were just out having dinner with friends,” he explained.
“I decided to give Keno a go. I don’t usually play but I am very glad I did.
“And then bingo! I won!
“It was a lovely surprise. Such a great weekend.”
With more than $120,000 about to hit his bank account, the Shoalhaven region resident said he’d have plenty of time to enjoy it.
“I’ll have no trouble getting through it,” he laughed.
“I will be able to really enjoy my retirement.”
The winning Keno entry was purchased at Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club, Cnr Prince Edward Avenue & West Crescent, Culburra Beach.
Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club Supervisor Tim Gehlhaar said it was the biggest Keno win they’d had at the venue.
“A massive congratulations to our winner. We hope he really enjoys his prize,” he said.
“We were so excited to see this prize won at the club. It’s by far the biggest win we’ve had.
“Everyone here was so happy on Saturday. We hope it’s the beginning of plenty more wins for our patrons.”
In 2020, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 59.9 million wins collectively worth more than $840.6 million.
During this time, Keno crowned 19 millionaires and multi-millionaires who collectively took home more than $42.3 million. Nine of these major winners were from New South Wales and the ACT, including a Newcastle woman who was stunned to pocket a Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize of more than $5.4 million.