A Rockhampton man has declared his $80,000 Keno win had brightened what had otherwise been a ‘bad day’.
The Queensland player held a Keno 8 Spot winning entry in game 088 on Friday 17 January 2020 and takes home $80,390.60.
Confirming his win with a Keno official this morning, the man revealed the win had come at a good time.
“I’d been having a bit of a bad day,” he explained.
“I’d received some bad news in the morning so thought I’d go down to the club to cheer myself up.
“I put on some Keno while I was there and couldn’t believe it when I won.
“It was a bit of a bittersweet day.
“I haven’t done anything to celebrate just yet.”
When asked how he planned to enjoy his windfall, the winner confessed he wouldn’t believe it until he saw it in his bank account.
“Once I see the money in my bank account, that’s when I’ll really know I can spend it!” he laughed.
“I’m sure I’ll go on a shopping spree then.
“I’m nearing retirement so maybe I’ll buy myself a new car for when I retire.
“I’ll just have to wait and see!”
The winning entry was purchased at Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton Street, Berserker.
Frenchville Sports Club duty manager Alicia Clifford said she was thrilled for her customer.
“This is the second major win we’ve sold in about a year!” she exclaimed.
“We are all really excited and really happy for our customer!
“We wish him all the best with his 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. Seven of these major winners were Queenslanders, including a Mackay tradie who scored a Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize worth $5,167,445.
Queenslanders enjoyed more than 25.35 million Keno wins totalling more than $312.79 million at pubs and clubs across the state 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.