A Shelly Beach dad is planning a bright future for his children and is determined to assist them every step of the way with a wondrous $5.9 million win in a recent Keno draw.
The Manly resident scored the Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize in draw 167, drawn Sunday 17 December 2023 and took home a total prize of $5,923,516.80.
The Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot prize is the second-biggest jackpot prize won so far in 2023.
The New South Welshman was still reeling from excitement when an official from Keno called earlier this morning to confirm the newfound fortune.
“I’m absolutely shocked!” he exclaimed.
“I’m stoked but it’s a lot to wrap my head around.
“I was sitting at the club with some friends and there were even people that I didn’t know.
“It popped up on the Keno screens that someone had won $5.9 million in Keno at the club, and no one was jumping up and down about it or yahooing.
“I often enjoy playing Keno Mega Millions and I did put a ticket on, so I thought maybe it was me. My heart started to race.
“I had to leave the club because it was too overwhelming. We ended up going to a different club and ending our night there instead.
“We’re going to have a celebratory dinner tonight and share the news with our loved ones.
“We’re keen to help the adult kids, more than we thought we ever would.
“Thank you so much.”
His winning Keno Mega Millions 10 Spot entry was purchased at Shelly Beach Golf Club, Shelly Beach Road, Shelly Beach.
The Shelly Beach Golf Club team were overjoyed to have helped changed the lives of one local customer and wished his family all the very best with the prize.
In FY23, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 95.42 million wins collectively worth more than $1.34 billion.