16 January 23

Wyndham Vale woman celebrates $550,000 mortgage-busting Keno windfall

SNAPSHOT
  • A Wyndham Vale woman, who had been up late last night trying to get her new puppy to sleep, has been rewarded with a Keno win of more than $550,000.
  • The Melburnian held a Keno Mega Millions 9 Spot winning entry in draw 500, drawn Sunday 15 January 2023, and scored $552,996.90.
  • The Victorian winner shared she couldn’t wait to use the prize to buy her first home.
  • Her Keno Mega Millions winning entry was purchased on the Keno – Let’s Play app.

By Matthew Hart

Updated 16 January 2023 - 10:04 am,

first published at 16 January 2023 - 10:04 am

A Wyndham Vale woman, who had been up late last night trying to get her new puppy to sleep, has been rewarded with a Keno win of more than $550,000.

The Melburnian held a Keno Mega Millions 9 Spot winning entry in draw 500, drawn Sunday 15 January 2023, and scored $552,996.90.

“It was a nice win!” she laughed when confirming her prize with an official from Keno this morning.

“I knew straight away. We’ve just bought a new pup, and I was sitting there putting her to sleep, and I watched it happen.

“The words ‘Jackpot Winner’ came up on the screen. It was lovely!

“I had to be careful and not wake the puppy up, so I was quiet. I think I was in shock.

“I’ve had smaller wins before but nothing like this.

“I didn’t get much sleep after that – especially with the new pup.

“It definitely buys me a house. I’m renting at the moment, so this definitely buys me my own home. It’s not just a deposit, but a good chunk of a house!”

Her Keno Mega Millions winning entry was purchased on the Keno – Let’s Play app.