A Russell Island man is buckling up to enjoy life to the fullest after a $144,000 Keno win on the weekend inspired a new mantra: have more fun.
The Redland resident scored the Keno Mega Millions 8 Spot jackpot in Keno draw 956, drawn Sunday 19 April 2026. He won a total prize of $144,546.80.
When speaking with an official from Keno this morning, the winning man confessed he’d slept like a baby following his six-figure win.
“I’m feeling great! I slept easy last night,” he said.
“I’m still trying to get over the shock of it all.
“It’s a beautiful thing.
“I’ve been playing Keno for a long time now. I always play the 5 Spot entry and the 8 Spot whenever I’m feeling lucky, and yesterday I was feeling lucky.
“It’s fair to say we celebrated big last night.
“This win is our ticket to have more fun in life. Do what we want to do, buy a couple of things on the wish list and finish off renovating our house.”
His winning Keno Mega Millions entry was purchased at The Russell Island Bowls Club, 37-71 Jackson Road, Russell Island.