A wholesome Paralowie woman can’t wait to give back to those less fortunate after scoring a staggering $2.26 million Keno Spot 10 win yesterday.
The South Australian shopper scored the $2,269,061.10 Keno Spot 10 jackpot in draw 240403 217, drawn Wednesday 3 April 2024.
The long-time player described the winning moment as magical and admitted all the other shoppers clapped for her when she discovered her multi-million-dollar win.
“I’m still in a bit of shock – I still am!” she laughed.
“Everyone clapped for me when I realised, I’d won. It was so wonderful. I always visit Paralowie Village Lotteries. It’s my local store!
“I’m still pinching myself. I can’t believe it has happened.
“I’ve been one number off a couple of times – maybe three or four times. I feel as though this win has been brewing for quite some time!
“I’ve played the same Keno numbers ever since I won $20 in a Powerball draw. My favourite numbers are 30 and 74.
“I’ve always enjoyed Keno! I think I’ve treated myself to tickets into the draws for eight years.
“Oh! I just can’t think – just blank at the moment – my brain isn’t working!”
When asked how she planned to move forward as a newly minted multi-millionaire, the gleeful Adelaidean shared she couldn’t wait to help her nearest and dearest as well as some charities close to her heart.
“I want to buy a house and go on a holiday,” she shared.
“I’m also a grandmother of six grandchildren; a big family.
“I’ll definitely be helping my family, especially my daughter who has gone through a rough time.
“I’d love to donate to some charities too. Probably Save the Children. I want to help those who are suffering.”
The winning entry was purchased at Paralowie Village Lotteries, Shop 9 Paralowie Village Shopping Centre, 3-7 Liberator Drive, Paralowie.
In 2023, there were more than 1.52 million Keno wins across South Australia worth more than $87.5 million. This included 33 Keno Spot 8, 9 and 10 winners across South Australia who scored more than $7.44 million.
The Spot 10 prize was won three times during this period, including a $2.3 million prize.
Keno is a game whereby 20 numbers are randomly generated from a possible 80. To win a Keno Spot 10 prize, a player must match all 10 of the numbers selected on their ticket against the 20 numbers drawn.
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