Durham woman wins $168,750, the largest win in Keno history

August 28, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:54 PM

Tiffany Warner of Durham tried her luck on a Carolina Keno ticket and won $168,750, the largest prize won in the history of the Keno game.

Carolina Keno lets you choose how many numbers, or spots, you play and your choice determines your odds and the prize you play for.

Warner’s big win occurred Friday afternoon with a multiplier ticket purchased during the last Carolina Keno Bonus hour promotion. She matched all seven numbers in a 7 Spot game and with a 5X multiplier and a 50 percent bonus ended up with a ticket worth $168,750.

Warner purchased her winning ticket from The House on South Miami Boulevard in Durham. She claimed her prize Monday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $120,251.

15 COMMENTS

9/05/2023 10:47 - April J.

Hey is Keno ever going to become an online purchase like cash 5,powerball,mega millions and lucky for life.NC Lottery
Hi, April! At this time, we don't have any set plans for bringing Keno to Online Play - but the future is full of possibilities! We've heard from many of our players that this is something they're interested in seeing, and the folks that make those decisions read comments like these. We hope to be able to offer this for our fans one day in the future!

9/02/2023 12:57 - Shelby C.

I been thinking about this game a lot here lately maybe you could give me some pointers.I dont know much about it.Congradulations have a blast for all of us.Thank God for what he has blessed you with,he had his reasons in mind and must of knew you was a good person and would follow through and make something good for your life.

9/01/2023 02:41 - Darlene E.

Congratulations on your BIG WIN!!!

8/30/2023 05:01 - Joe S.

Congrats from Charlotte! :)

8/29/2023 12:43 - Denver G.

Hey LZ, what's the 411 on the $50 scratch off coming out next month? Real or fake rumor? Clerks have been saying lottery rep that just picked up tickets ending told them about the $50 ticket.NC Lottery
Hi Denver, we won't have a $50 scratch-off next month, but stay tuned, we'll have some exciting news to share soon!

8/29/2023 11:26 - Donald F.

Congratulations! Ncel Can you Break it down of how it got to $168,750. Thx.NC Lottery
Hi, Donald! The winner played $5 per draw with Multiplier and matched 7/7 spots with a 5X Multiplier, winning $112,500. Tiffany also won 50% more because she purchased her lucky ticket during Keno Bonus Hours, making her total win $168,750!

8/29/2023 12:04 - al s.

GREAT WIN TIFF,ENJOY !! TO NC LOTTERY WHY IF ONE IS PLAYING ONLINE PAYING WITH DEBIT CARD IT TAKES THE MONEY RIGHT AWAY BUT WHEN ONE WINS THEY HAVE TO GO AND PROVE WHO THEY ARE WITH ID AND ALL THAT,WHY CAN'T YOU JUST PUT THEIR WINNIGS BACK ON THE CARD ???NC Lottery
Hi, Al! We complete an identity verification before the first withdrawal as an extra security measure before awarding winnings. After this first withdrawal request, we won't need to verify identity each time. We apologize for any inconvenience!

8/28/2023 11:42 - DONALD S.

Almost 6 years and this is the largest prize. Anybody that plays Keno from here on out really needs to find out if they are addicted. Obviously everybody’s happy for this lady. No one and I mean no one has ever won the million dollar prize. This game needs to be banned.

8/28/2023 11:37 - DONALD S.

$168,000. The biggest keno jackpot in history. This is so ridiculous. Good for her. They’re taking in $50,000 a week off of this game $200,000 a month and no labor just a computer players need to boycott this game.

8/28/2023 10:22 - Vivian p.

Congratulations Tiffany, enjoy your winnings

8/28/2023 09:49 - Anita R.

Congratulations ????????

8/28/2023 08:49 - Javier M.

congratulation God Bless.

8/28/2023 07:01 - shirley b.

Congratulations!!!!

8/28/2023 06:56 - mark m.

are you not embarrassed to admit that your highest winner won $168,750 after 7 years and your advertisements state you could win 1 million every 4 minutes, come on, something not right there

8/28/2023 04:18 - Terry P.

Tiffany good for you; Congratulations for an outstanding win...

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Durham woman wins $168,750, the largest win in Keno history

August 28, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:54 PM

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