A Queensland man presciently dubbed the “Keno King” at his local club has lived up to his nickname with a $50,000 win in his favourite game.
The Macleay Island man took home a total prize of $51,337.50 after a winning Keno Classic 8 Spot entry on Monday at Club Macleay.
The King said he ran straight home after the win to double-check if it was accurate.
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“It still hasn’t sunk in,” he said.
“I usually play six numbers, but I decided to switch it up and play eight instead.”
The royal windfall will help him build his family home, he said, and had come at the perfect time.
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“Everyone in the club knows me as the ‘Keno King’, which is quite funny,” he said.
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Club Macleay manager Luke Jobson said the major prize-winning entry had created a lot of buzz in the club and the local community.
“We’re so excited for our winner and couldn’t be happier that we had sold the major prize-winning entry to a Macleay Island resident,” he said.
“The major prize-winning entry has generated a lot of buzz around the club with many customers on the edge of their seats!
“We love being a part of such a life-changing moment in our patrons’ lives and we hope to create more winning moments in the future.
“Congratulations to the winner and we wish him all the best with his jackpot prize. Thank you for your ongoing support to Club Macleay!”
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