A Newcastle mum has thanked her “special family numbers” for delivering her an early Christmas present of a Keno prize worth more than $64,000.00.
The New South Wales player held a Keno 8 Spot winning entry in game 734 on Tuesday 10 December 2019, taking home a $64,487.10 prize.
Confirming her win with a Keno official this morning, the woman relived her winning moment.
“Thank you so much!” she laughed.
“I’m very, very happy! It was such an exciting evening!
“I was in the venue when I watched my numbers appear one by one.
“I always play the same numbers. They’re family birthdays and other significant dates.
“They’ve always been special to me but they are even more special numbers now!”
When asked how she planned to enjoy her Keno fun money, the Newcastle mum said it would go towards creating an unforgettable Christmas.
“It’s such a perfect time of the year with Christmas coming up,” she said.
“I’ll use my prize to have a beautiful Christmas for my family without having to worry about money.
“I’ll also be able to pay off a few bills.
“It just takes away any financial stress!”
The happy winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her Keno 8 Spot winning entry at Wests Mayfield, Industrial Drive, Mayfield.
In the 12 months to 30 June 2019, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 64 million wins collectively worth more than $853 million.
During this time, Keno crowned 17 millionaires and multi-millionaires who collectively took home more than $47.2 million. Nine of these major winners were from New South Wales and the ACT, including a Newcastle man who pocketed the biggest Keno jackpot in Australian history - a Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize worth $7,898,799.30.
Players in New South Wales and the ACT enjoyed more than 34.19 million Keno wins totalling more than $472.51 million at pubs and clubs across the region in the 12 months to 30 June 2019.
Keno players can also enter into the monthly second chance draw for the chance to win $10,000 by scanning their ticket at win.secondchance.keno.com.au.