Summary
- An Adelaide resident has won AU$200,000 by playing Keno Spot 8.
- The lucky man couldn't believe he had won the jackpot when a friend called to tell him.
- The winner plans to use the jackpot prize for laser eye surgery.
A fortunate Keno player from Glengowrie, Australia, is eagerly anticipating improved vision through laser eye surgery after achieving a life-changing win. On Wednesday, The Lott revealed that an Adelaide resident secured the Keno Spot 8 jackpot in a recent drawing, winning an impressive AU$200,000 prize.
The man didn't believe he won the jackpot after a friend called him
The lucky winner bought his ticket at the Morphett Arms Hotel, located at 138 Morphett Road in Glengowrie. After visiting the venue with friends, he left without realizing he had won the jackpot. A friend later contacted him to share the exciting news that he had won the Keno Spot 8 jackpot. I didn't believe it at first. I had already left, and when my friend called to say I won the jackpot, I thought he was joking, the winner confessed. Sensing his disbelief, his friend asked the store manager to verify the win. Once confirmed, the winner ordered an Uber and returned to the venue. Last year, Keno winnings across South Australia exceeded AU$130 million, with more than AU$6.49 million coming from Keno Spot 8, 9, and 10 in South Australia alone.
The winner plans to drop his glasses and go for eye surgery
An Adelaide resident, who frequently plays Keno, revealed that he had previously won AU$32,000. I couldn’t believe it. It’s not something you ever expect to happen to you, he expressed. This incredibly fortunate Keno player hit the jackpot in draw 876 on Friday, May 23, 2025. Following his big win, an official from The Lott inquired about any plans he had for his unexpected fortune. The winner responded, The first thing I'll do is get laser eye surgery. I won't need glasses anymore, and it will improve my vision for work. He concluded by expressing gratitude to the lottery, saying it feels amazing to win such a life-changing prize.
