Comedy Of Errors Leads To $54,000 Keno Win (Photo) -02/07/18

Feb. 7, 2018 - Salem, Ore. -- Donald Devore of Troutdale is an unlikely Keno winner, when you consider the series of events that led to his $54,747.20 Keno 8-spot win. On Monday, Devore attended a birthday party for a friend who was turning 60. The only problem was that the friend sent out the wrong location. Devore, who meets regularly with the friend, showed up at their normal hangout, Chu's Eatery in Portland. "He had sent the wrong location out, so there were only four of us at the location he wanted," Devore said. "We all decided to start playing Keno." When Devore filled out his play slip for his Keno 8-spot game, he accidentally only selected six numbers. "So I had to do another play slip. I used our birthdays. I like 56 and 57 Chevys, so I used those numbers, and then two other numbers at random," he said. "When the numbers came up, I thought I had won $4,700, which was the 8-spot bonus." Another player told him that he won $25,000 plus the rolling 8-spot bonus of $4,700. "Then I realized I had played for $2, so I had doubled my base prize to $50,000!," he said. "It was ridiculous." Now Devore is talking about taking his friends to Bora Bora, however, Kelly, Devore's wife, said she would like new carpeting. The couple from Troutdale own a marketing company. "Of course we bought everyone a round of drinks at the party, too," he said. "We have a friend who is always telling us to play Keno 8-spot, and I'm glad we did!" During the 2015-17 biennium in Multnomah County, where the Chu's Eatery is located, more than $109 million in Oregon Lottery proceeds were directed to economic development, parks, education and watershed enhancement. Lottery officials recommend that you always sign the back of your tickets with each Oregon Lottery game you play, to ensure you can claim any prize you may win. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Prize winners of more than $50,000 should contact the Lottery office to schedule an appointment to claim their prize. Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned more than $11 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org ###