- Title:Unaware Australian Wins Nearly $1.8 Million in Keno Jackpot
- Created at: 17 November 2023
An unidentified individual in Australia is unknowingly carrying around a ticket worth nearly $1.8 million, oblivious to their staggering win. This stroke of luck occurred in a Keno Classic 10 Spot game, where the odds of winning were almost 9 million to one.
The winning ticket was purchased during draw 634 at the Twin Towns Juniors club in Tweed Heads South. However, the fortunate player has yet to check their ticket and initiate the prize claim process.
It's not every day that Keno yields such substantial wins. Unlike lotteries, Keno offers players the flexibility to choose how many numbers they wish to play, often opting for games with better odds but smaller payouts. To hit a jackpot akin to a lottery win in a 10-spot Keno game, all ten selected numbers must match the drawn numbers (20 numbers between 1 and 80 are drawn each game).
This mystery player from Tweed Heads successfully defied the odds by having all ten numbers align, resulting in a substantial windfall. Although the precise payout of $1,779,864.20 may seem modest compared to the odds of 8,911,712 to one, the lucky winner is likely to be pleasantly surprised upon discovering their ticket.
Moreover, they may not realize that Australians collectively lost over $300 million on Keno in the 2019-20 fiscal year, as per the most recent available data. Regardless, when the fortunate ticket holder finally uncovers their winning ticket, it's sure to be a life-changing moment.