Keno winner bought ticket from Bay Central Tavern

A mystery punter who won almost $1.2 million in Keno at a Queensland pub has been found and revealed how they plan to spend their winnings.

A Fraser Coast player, who won nearly $1.2 million in Keno, has been revealed as a hardworking Torquay woman.

According to a statement from Keno, the woman held onto her ticket for over a week because she was “too nervous to check it”.

She shared with Keno officials she would spend her winnings on buying her first home, and would then retire.

The mystery Keno player held a Keno Classic 10 Spot winning entry in draw 306 last Sunday.

Their total windfall was $1,195,093,20, but had not checked their ticket or claimed their win.

The winning Keno Classic 10 Spot winning entry was purchased at Bay Central Tavern.

Keno officials had urged all players who purchased a Keno entry at Bay Central Tavern to check their tickets as soon as possible.

Keno spokeswoman Ally Ramsamy said last week she was eager to confirm the winning news with the latest Keno millionaire.

A mystery Keno player has won more than $1 million on the Fraser Coast.

“Someone out there could be wandering around with a winning ticket worth more than $1.19 million in their back pocket or handbag without knowing they’ve won,” she said.

“We’re urging all Keno players from the region to check their tickets today – you could be holding the winning entry.

“Imagine discovering you’re the winner we’re searching for.

“Think of all of the exciting things you could do with an extra $1.19 million.

“Past winners have used their prizes to purchase cars, renovate their homes, or go on trips around Australia.

“If you discover you’re holding the winning Keno Classic 10 Spot ticket, hold on tight to it and head into your closest venue as soon as possible so that we can start the prize claim process.”