Keno racing $660,000 win sold at Jockey Club Hotel

A Gympie punter has struck gold, winning a life-changing amount of money on Keno at his local pub. And he is already planning the big party to celebrate.

A Gympie player has thanked a last-minute decision to give another Keno game a go for their life-enhancing $600,000 Keno Racing win.

The local resident held a major Keno Racing entry in draw 667, drawn on Friday, July 8, 2022. His total windfall was $660,000.

His winning Keno Racing entry was purchased at Jockey Club Hotel, on the Southside of Gympie.

Confirming their win with a Keno official on Tuesday morning, the gleeful player revealed how their discovery came about.

“This is unbelievable! It’s life-changing!” he cheered.

“I was enjoying a day out in the local club, and I saw the game Keno Racing come up. I’ve never seen the game before, and I was intrigued.

“It flooded a lot in Gympie earlier this year and as a result, horses haven’t been racing - this was the closest thing to it!

“I gave it a go, and I didn’t expect my numbers to come up. I’ve been playing other Keno games for many, many years.

“I’m super stoked that I’ve won. It will help with a lot of things!

“I’ll celebrate with a bunch of my friends – maybe throw a party! How good.”

His winning Keno Racing entry was purchased at Jockey Club Hotel.

Jockey Club Hotel venue manager Mandi Flikweert said this Keno prize was the largest ever won at their venue.

“The team were so surprised when the winning entry was won, and we’re so happy to see it be won at our venue,” she said.

“We had a win years ago, which was $20,000, but $660,000 doesn’t even come close!

“Congratulations to the winner and we wish them all the best.”