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Queensland tradie wins $8.8M Keno jackpot at local Gladstone pub

Decades of playing the same numbers finally paid off. Now, this boilermaker is trading his tools for a fishing boat and early retirement.

This is boat.
This is boat.

Queensland tradie wins $8.8M Keno jackpot at local Gladstone pub

A Queensland tradie has struck it rich with an $8.8 million Keno jackpot win. The life-changing moment happened at The Queens Hotel in Gladstone, marking the pub’s first major Keno victory. The boilermaker, who has played Mega Millions since its launch, always used the same numbers. His persistence paid off when he matched all 10 spots in the Keno Mega Millions draw. The win ranks as the second-largest prize in the game’s history. When told of his fortune, the stunned tradie was left speechless. He later revealed plans to retire early, upgrade his home, and buy a new fishing boat. Supporting his family and children also topped his list of priorities. Phillip Bloomfield, owner of The Queens Hotel, shared his excitement over the win. He congratulated the lucky tradie, calling it a thrilling moment for both the winner and the pub. The $8,861,712 jackpot will reshape the tradie’s future. His long-standing habit of playing the same numbers finally delivered a record-breaking payday. The win also brings celebration to The Queens Hotel, where the life-changing ticket was sold.

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