Nevada Keno Jackpot Winner Scoops $9.9 Million

On October 10th, 2018, news broke of a gigantic Keno jackpot winner in Nevada. The lucky player – who has chosen to remain anonymous – pocketed an incredible $9.9 million payout.

This isn't the first time that a big bucks Keno prize has been won in the Silver State. In fact, the biggest payout ever recorded in Nevada was back in February 2017 when one lucky player walked away with an astonishing $17.8 million windfall.

So what is it about Keno that seems to appeal to Nevadans so much?

Well, for a start, the game is incredibly easy to play. All you need to do is mark off between one and 20 numbers on your ticket, and then wait for the balls to be drawn. If your numbers match those that are called out, you win!

Keno also offers some of the biggest payouts around compared to other casino games. And with top prizes regularly reaching into the millions of dollars, it's no wonder that players are flocking to the tables in droves.

As well as its big payouts, Keno also has a low house edge – meaning players have good odds of winning a prize. In fact, you have a better chance of winning playing Keno than slot machines or roulette!

So if you're looking for a fun and exciting game that could see you walking away with a life-changing sum of money, then give Keno a go! You might just be the next big jackpot winner!

Keno Jackpot Pays Out $8.5 Million

On Saturday, a lucky keno player in Reno hit the jackpot, taking home $8.5 million. This is the second-largest jackpot ever paid out in the history of keno in Nevada.

The player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said that they only play keno when the jackpot is particularly large. "I never thought it would be me," they said.

The $8.5 million prize is made up of two payouts – a $4.25 million lump sum and a $4.25 million annuity that will be paid out over 20 years.

Nevada State Gaming Control Board spokesperson Michael Lawton said that it was exciting to see such a large payout for keno. "This is one of the largest payouts ever for this game, and it just goes to show that when the jackpot gets high enough, players can really win big," he said.

Keno is a casino game that involves betting on numbered balls drawn from a bin. Players can bet on as few as one number or as many as 20 numbers at a time. The game originated in China and has been around for centuries.

Australian Woman Wins Keno Jackpot Worth Over $6 Million

Margaret was barely watching the Keno draw on Saturday night when the fateful numbers were called. With only $2 worth of tickets, she matched all 20 numbers and won the jackpot – worth a whopping $6.4 million!

"I just couldn't believe it," Margaret said in an interview after her big win. "I was numb and shaking for hours afterwards – I still can't quite believe it's true!"

Margaret, who is originally from Australia but has been living in the United States for many years, says she doesn't yet know what she will do with her newfound wealth. But she is certainly looking forward to spending it on some much-needed relaxation and travel.

"It's going to be so nice to not have to worry about money anymore, and to be able to just enjoy life," she said.

This is the second time in a few months that an Australian has won a major lottery prize. In October 2017, Melbourne man RonEL won $55 million dollars playing Oz Lotto.

Australians have been particularly lucky in recent years when it comes to winning big jackpots. In November 2016, a Sydney woman won $107 million dollars playing Powerball, and in February 2016 two Aussies split a $100 million dollar EuroMillions jackpot.

Dutch Player Hits €2.5 Million Euro Keno Jackpot

A Dutch player hit a €2.5 million Euro Keno jackpot this week, marking the second-largest win in the game's history. The lucky player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said that he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the winning numbers.

Keno is a casino game that is played with 20 balls numbered from 1 to 80. Players bet on which numbers will be drawn, and prizes are awarded for matching certain combinations of numbers. The jackpot is won by matching all 20 numbers drawn.

This isn't the first big win for Dutch keno players recently – in March 2016, one lucky player took home €1 million Euro from a keno draw. In total, Dutch keno players have won over €10 million Euro from jackpots in the past two years alone.

So why is keno so popular in the Netherlands? One reason may be that the odds of winning are relatively good – especially when compared to games like roulette or blackjack. Another reason may be that keno is a very social game – players can chat with each other about their betting strategies and predictions while they wait for the next draw to take place.

Whatever the reasons may be, it's clear that keno is a popular game in the Netherlands – and it looks like it's here to stay!

British Couple Nets £1.9 Million in UK Keno Jackpot

A British couple has won the UK's second-largest keno jackpot, taking home £1.9 million ($2.5 million). The pair, who have not been named, are from the south of England and have been playing keno for years.

"We always play the same numbers - they're like our lucky numbers," said the wife in a statement. "When we saw that we'd won, we just couldn't believe it."

The jackpot was the result of a 20-line bet that netted the couple a total of £97,000 ($127,000) in winnings. The largest keno jackpot ever won in the UK was £2.5 million, which was claimed by two players in March 2018.

Keno is a lottery-style game that is popular in many countries around the world. It is played by selecting between one and 10 numbers, which are then randomly drawn from a pool of 80. Players can win prizes by matching as few as two or three of their selected numbers with those drawn.