It’s likely one chirpy Wingham patron has spent their weekend celebrating after discovering they won more than $1.26 million in a recent Keno draw.
The Mid North Coast player held a winning Keno Classic entry in draw 538, drawn Thursday 11 May 2023. Their total prize is $1,266,536.70.
However, how the winner plans to enjoy their Keno prize will forever be a mystery as they have chosen to remain completely anonymous and celebrate in private.
The mystery winner purchased their winning entry at Wingham Memorial Services Club, 28 Bent Street, Wingham.
Wingham Memorial Services Club Keno Coordinator Renee Kelly said everyone’s jaws had hit the floor when they found out they’d sold a major prize-winning Keno entry.
“We were in complete shock when we saw the win on our Keno screens. Our team’s jaws hit the floor and we looked at each other in disbelief,” she said.
“We’re usually known as the friendly club in Wingham, but now, we’re known as the lucky club!
“The last time we’d sold a major Keno winning entry was more than eight years ago, and it was around $27,000. This is the start of a winning streak for our community!
“We would like to wish the winner a massive congratulations on their win and we wish them all the best with their life-changing prize.”
Keno spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she was sure the latest Keno major prize winner had a spring in their step after discovering the win on the weekend.
“While we’ll never know what this Keno winner plans to do with their prize, I’m sure it’s made a positive impact in their lives,” she said.
“In the past, our Keno winners have used their prize to renovate their home, go on family holiday, or book an adrenaline-pumping activity like skydiving.
“However our winner chooses to enjoy their Keno prize, we’re sure they are already celebrating!”
In 2022, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76.25 million wins collectively worth more than $1 billion.