July 19, 2018 – Salem, Ore. – David Brown of Fairview knows exactly what he is going to do with his $80,884 Keno 8-Spot win – go see his Chicago Cubs.
“I had a trip to Chicago planned and now I am going to go see the Cubs play the Cardinals,” he said. “I got to see them last year in Phoenix and now I can see them at Wrigley Field.”
Brown said he is a 40-year Cubs fan and his Lottery win comes at a great time, just before his trip.
“I like to get my Keno tickets and then ignore the Keno board and scan them afterward,” he said. “That way I am surprised. I like being surprised.”
Brown was playing Video Lottery games at the Lighthouse in Oregon City when one of the clerks noticed someone had hit the Keno rolling 8-Spot jackpot. When players play the Keno 8-Spot, if no one has selected all eight numbers drawn, the rolling jackpot continues to grow.
“I scanned it and that’s when it said it was a high-tier win!” Brown said. “I immediately signed the back of the ticket and then checked online to see exactly how much I had won. I had a hint that I might have won, but when I saw it I was definitely surprised.”
Brown received $25,000 for matching all eight numbers, and $54,134 for the rolling jackpot on his quick pick ticket. In addition, Brown had a second quick pick ticket worth $1,750 for matching seven of eight numbers.
During the 2015-17 biennium in Multnomah County, where the Brown lives, 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
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