A Pelican Flat man got the surprise of his life when his neighbours came over and told him someone had won a Keno 9 Spot at his local club – and that someone turned out to be him.
The New South Wales patron held a Keno Classic 9 Spot winning entry in game 763 played on Wednesday 7 July 2020. He takes home the major prize worth $281,471.90
Speaking with an official from Keno, the overjoyed man relayed the moment he discovered he was a 9 Spot winner.
“I was at home and my neighbours, who were at the club, came over and asked me if I’d put on a 9 Spot entry at our local,” he said.
“They said someone had won the 9 Spot prize there and that it could be me. But I thought they were joking, so they made me check the website.
“And there it was! I couldn’t believe I was the winner!
“I went back to the club and took a photo of the terminal to send to my daughter.
“She called me crying. She was so happy for me!
“It was surreal!
“Then I called my mate later, and we FaceTimed and had a celebratory drink together!
“I’ve been going through a really rough time lately, so it feels like something is finally going my way for a change.
“I am very happy!
“These winning numbers, they’re the best numbers! I’ll be using them from now on.”
When asked how he planned to enjoy his Keno fun money, the stoked bloke said he’d be saving most of it, but he did have a few plans to spoil himself.
“I might get myself a new car, and when we can travel again, I’d love to go to Asia,” he explained.
The winning Keno Classic 9 Spot entry was purchased at Pelican Flat RSL Club, 1-3 Piriwal Street, Pelican Flat.
Pelican Flat RSL Club’s Andrew Walker said the venue was celebrating their exciting win.
“We have a strong and loyal membership, and we could not be happier that one of our Pelican family members have won this incredible prize,” he shared.
“What a time for a win!
“When we saw someone won the prize yesterday, the atmosphere was electric.
“Our patrons are so excited for our winner too.
“We would love to send our sincere congratulations to the winner, and we would like to thank them for their continued support.
“We can’t wait for our next major win!”
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.