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Every year the Ballarat and District Trotting Club (BDTC) host their annual “Girls Night Out”, raising funds for a nominated charity that the club and specifically the guests each year identify with, sometimes on a very personal note.
In 2018 the BDTC raised $20,000 for “Love Your Sister” in 2019 they raised $12,500 for The Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and finally the 2020 iteration which had been postponed in 2020 and then again in 2021 due to COVID 19 restrictions and closures. On March the 17th this year the “Girl Night Out” resurfaced supporting “Dolly’s Dream.” https://dollysdream.org.au/
The night would normally expect an audience of 350 enthusiastic people but with date changes and isolation rules, and last minute “close contact” withdrawals, the BDTC went ahead with 220 attendees.
Given Dolly’s Dream was formed to create awareness around the repercussions of bullying and the signs to look out for within a school environment, the BDTC thought it fitting to make a special presentation of $500 to the Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network on the night.
With a night of Harness Racing together with gift bags for everyone and a photo booth for friends to share, the evening was always going to be a success. Club suppliers and local businesses donated vouchers and goods towards a live auction, silent auction and 30 raffle prizes each worth between $50 to $300.Rebecca Bell, manager of the venue added “Given the tough two years just past, we were overwhelmed with the support from local businesses to get behind the cause and the enthusiasm and generosity of the audience. These nights are a real team effort, all the staff participate and help source the donations, everyone seems to know someone who knows someone else that they can approach for donations – that’s the joy of being involved in a community club.”The end result was a whopping $13,000 raised and donated to Dolly’s Dream. What a credit to this fine local club and let’s trust that next year it’s a full house with COVID becoming just a memory.
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In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
