A Lismore dad has found it impossible to sleep soundly after his $100,000 win in a recent Keno draw left him tossing and turning all night with excitement. 

The Lismore man resident scored a Keno Classic 15 Spot prize in draw 838, drawn on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 and looks forward to his $100,000.

He was at the Lismore Workers Club enjoying a meal with one of his mates when he was floored by the newfound fortune.

“I’m still in shock! It caught me off guard,” he laughed.

“I didn’t have any sleep last night! I’m flabbergasted.

“It happened all so quickly. I struggled to comprehend what was going on at the time.

“I looked at the results and immediately saw a lot of my numbers, which consist of my grandchildren’s birthdates.

“I was at the Lismore Workers Club with one of my good friends, and I turned to him and said, ‘I think I just won $100,000!’. He immediately said, ‘What?! Wait what? Take a picture!’. 

“We really love visiting the club. We became a member with them since they re-opened their club last September after being affected by the floods. They’re really nice and treat us well.”

While $100,000 could fund a luxurious holiday, a brand-new car, or even pay off a mortgage, the retiree revealed he plans to tuck the prize away for the future.

“I’m going to put the prize into the bank account and let it sit there. I’m retired and on the pension, so will just try to maximise the prize as much as I can,” he revealed.

“Thank you, Keno! Thank you, Lismore Workers Club!”

Lismore Workers Club duty manager Jye Livingstone said it's always exciting when a major Keno win happens at the venue.

“Knowing that we sold a major Keno-winning entry brings a lot of joy to our team and shows the exciting possibilities for our patrons; it’s definitely a moment we will remember,” he said.

“The atmosphere was electric when the jackpot prize went off. Our winner was buzzing with excitement, and those who knew him were congratulating him.

“Our customers will be talking about it and looking forward to their own chance to win big. It creates a sense of excitement and hope for everyone!

“It’s been a little while since we’ve had a big win like this, which makes it even more special. Congratulations to the lucky winner, and we wish you all the best with your winnings!”