The mystery of the winning Keno Spot 8 ticket from Kadina has been solved with the elusive winner coming forward to claim their $50,000 prize.

SA Lotteries officials were pleased to confirm the Keno Spot 8 win and unite the winner with their prize.

The winning Spot 8 entry in Keno draw 22587437 was purchased at Royal Exchange Hotel in 7 Digby Street, Kadina.

SA Lotteries spokesperson Bronnie Spencer said she was pleased that the mystery had been solved.

“The ticket was unregistered, so we had no way of getting in touch with the winner to give them the exciting news!

“We had been waiting eagerly to hear from the Keno Spot 8 winner and we are so pleased they have come forward to claim their prize.

“It’s a great reminder to all of our players the importance of registering your tickets to an Easiplay Club Card so all prizes are secure and you can be contacted directly with the good news of a big win,” Ms Spencer explained.

Dion Pomery, owner of the Royal Exchange Hotel, said that he was pleased that a local Kadina resident won.

“We were so excited to find out that a local Kadina resident had won the Keno Spot 8 and we wish them all the best with their win!”

Keno is a game whereby 20 numbers are randomly generated from a possible 80.

To win a Keno Spot 8 prize, a player must match all eight of the numbers selected on their ticket against the 20 numbers drawn.

Keno draw results are available online at thelott.com/salotteries.