What’s happening?
A Russell Island man has won more than $100,000 after adding the number “57” to his regular Keno ticket before Tuesday night’s draw.
The Redland local scored the Keno Classic 9 Spot jackpot in draw on May 19, 2026.
The winning ticket was purchased at The Russell Island Bowls Club on Jackson Road.
The dad said he usually plays numbers connected to family birthdays but decided to make a last minute change before the draw.
“I’m feeling very happy this morning!” he said.
“I always play my favourite set of numbers, including my wife and children’s birthdays.
“I don’t know why, but something told me they needed a small tweak yesterday.
“For some reason, I thought I’d throw in the number ‘57’, which I’d never normally play.”
The winner said he plans to share the prize with family.
“I’d like to surprise my wife and grandkids with some of it. It’ll certainly help us out,” he said.
Why it matters?
The win marks another major Keno prize for Russell Island, with locals celebrating a second big jackpot sold at the bowls club in recent weeks.
The latest result also adds to Queensland’s strong run of Keno wins across pubs and clubs.
Local Impact
The Russell Island Bowls Club has become a talking point for locals after producing two major Keno winners within a month.
For many island residents, the venue is a regular meeting place, making the latest win a big local moment.
By the numbers
- The Russell Island winner collected a total Keno prize of $100,988.40 in draw 935 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- Keno operates in about 3,500 pubs and clubs across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
- Queenslanders recorded more than 28 million Keno wins worth over $466.5 million during 2025.
Zoom In
The winner said adding the number 57 was a spontaneous decision moments before the draw.
The Russell Island Bowls Club also sold another major Keno winning ticket in April to a local man who claimed a Mega Millions 8 Spot prize.
Zoom Out
Across eastern mainland Australia, Keno players celebrated more than 78 million wins worth over $1.2 billion in 2025.
Last year also produced 17 Keno millionaires and multi millionaires, including a Biggera Waters player who won $4.4 million.
What To Look For Next?
Locals on Russell Island are expected to keep testing their luck at the bowls club following the venue’s recent run of Keno wins.
The latest jackpot could also bring more visitors through the club as word spreads across the Redlands community.
