02 January 26

Happy travels await Toukley man who scored $90,000 Keno prize on New Year’s Eve

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  • A Toukley man has decided 2026 is the year he’ll travel around Australia after scoring a $90,000 Keno prize minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
  • The Central Coast man held a winning Keno Mega Millions ticket in draw 841 on Wednesday 31 December 2025. His total prize was $90,587.90.
  • The happy winner shared he always played his special set of numbers on his Keno coupon.
  • His winning entry was purchased at The Ary, Holmes Avenue, Toukley.

By Matt Hart

Updated 2 January 2026 - 9:19 am,

first published at 2 January 2026 - 9:17 am

A Toukley man has decided 2026 is the year he’ll travel around Australia after scoring a $90,000 Keno prize minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve.

The Central Coast man held a winning Keno Mega Millions ticket in draw 841 on Wednesday 31 December 2025. His total prize was $90,587.90.

Speaking to an official from Keno, the happy winner confessed he couldn’t think of a better way to start 2026.

“It’s good timing for the new year!” he exclaimed.

“It’s just fantastic.

“I was just there for New Year’s Eve and I put my ticket on. I came out of the toilet and saw my numbers on the screen but didn’t think I was in that draw. But then I realised I was!

“I always play my same set of numbers. I’ve won a little bit in the past, but nothing like this.

“We’re going to do a bit of travelling with this. It’s a spur of the moment thing – probably just a trip around Australia.

“I’m looking forward to it!”

The man’s winning entry was purchased at The Ary, Holmes Avenue, Toukley.

The Ary CEO Trevor Haynes said the win had brought a great buzz to the club.

“It’s incredibly exciting to see one of our members enjoy a win like this. Moments like these remind us that our club is about people and community, and we love being able to share in our members’ good fortune,” he said.

“Moments like this create a real sense of excitement around the club and give everyone something positive to celebrate together.”