Wee Waa man wins $147,000

A Wee Waa man is $147,000 richer after striking it lucky on Keno at the Imperial Hotel.

Gaming company Keno released a statement and that said the man had been enjoying a cup of coffee when he saw his win flash across the screen in the hotel.

“I’d just gone in for a cup of coffee and decided to try my luck and play some Keno,” said the winner.

“The numbers I use are special to me and I have been playing them for years and years.

“I was actually watching the draw, so I saw my win come up on the screen.

“I honestly couldn’t believe it! I was gobsmacked.

“I was very excited. It’s great, mate.

“I had another coffee and a nice lunch to celebrate. You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.”

When asked how he planned to enjoy his Keno prize, the thrilled man said the win meant one of his dreams would finally become a reality.

“I am going to buy a home. I never thought it would be a possibility,” he said.

“I have already been to the real estate agent and I have a few inspections I want to go to.

“It’s very exciting!”

Imperial Hotel owner Luke Noble said the venue was celebrating making one of their customers a winner.

“It’s amazing now it’s happened! It has created a real buzz in the venue.”