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'Need some time to process the win': duo celebrates $121,000 windfall

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A Sunshine Coast couple say they’re “stunned” after winning Keno during a long weekend trip to Queensland’s far north.

The Mooloolaba duo claimed the Keno Classic 8 Spot jackpot with a x3 Bonus in draw 283, on Saturday, January 24, worth $121,283.

“We’re still in a little shock,” one of them said when a Keno official called them to confirm the win.

“We’ve been playing Keno for years now and, while we were away over the long weekend, we thought we’d play a game,” she added.

“Seeing our numbers come up on the screen was unbelievable. It worked out great that we chose the Bonus this time too.”

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The couple won while playing Keno Classic.

She said they did not know how they will spend the money.

“I think we’ll need some time to process the win,” she said.

“We’re honestly too stunned to make any decisions right now.

“We’re on our way home but we’re going to keep the celebrations going.”

Their winning entry was purchased at Reef Casino Cairns.

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