West Michigan Woman Wins Record $822,159 Club Keno Prize

65-year-old Sue Strong hit the jackpot on her lunch break at a Shelby Township shop.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Sue Strong, a 65-year-old woman from Shelby, Michigan, has won a record-breaking $822,159 Club Keno The Jack prize after purchasing a ticket during her lunch break. Strong matched 9 out of the 20 Club Keno numbers drawn, marking the largest ever Club Keno The Jack prize won in the state.

Why it matters

This massive Club Keno win highlights the potential for big payouts from the Michigan Lottery's popular daily draw game. It also raises awareness around problem gambling resources available to residents, as the state and national helplines are provided.

The details

Strong bought her winning Club Keno ticket with The Jack option at Party Palace Liquor Inc. in Shelby Township. She regularly plays Club Keno and was shocked when she saw all her The Jack numbers come in, resetting the jackpot to $10,000. The previous Club Keno The Jack record was $677,141, won in March 2025.

  • Sue Strong purchased the winning ticket on her lunch break on February 27, 2026.
  • The record-breaking $822,159 Club Keno The Jack prize was won in draw 2569809.

The players

Sue Strong

A 65-year-old woman from Shelby, Michigan who won the record-breaking Club Keno prize.

Party Palace Liquor Inc.

The Shelby Township shop where Strong purchased the winning Club Keno ticket.

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What they’re saying

“I regularly play Club Keno, and I always add The Jack to my ticket. I went out and bought a Club Keno ticket and pizza on my lunch break and then watched the drawings on my phone while I ate. When I saw all my The Jack numbers come in and the jackpot reset to $10,000, I was shocked! It was nerve wracking and exciting, and to be honest, I've hardly slept since!”

— Sue Strong (manisteenews.com)

What’s next

With her record-breaking winnings, Strong plans to share with family, pay bills, and save the remainder.

The takeaway

This remarkable Club Keno win demonstrates the life-changing potential of the Michigan Lottery's daily draw games, while also highlighting the importance of responsible gambling and the resources available to those struggling with problem gambling.