21/10/2026
THE LINK REPORT
21 October 2026
The valley is abuzz this week with punters across the country abandoning Powerball and Oz Lotto for Woronora Fisho’s WildCard, now at 3 cards left, and an $1800 jackpot.
The unprecedented surge in interest has transformed the sleepy riverside suburb into Australia's newest gambling mecca, with punters descending on Woronora in the hope of turning a modest punt into enough money to pay off a Target lay-by.
"Mate, there's only three cards left," explained lifelong Woronora resident and amateur mathematician, Fomo Touring, who has spent the past decade studying the WildCards patterns.
Touring, who has invested over $14,000 in Wildcard tickets over the last 5 years, insists the current jackpot represents the closest he has ever come to financial independence.
“You're telling me some sheila in Ballina won a hundred million? Good luck to her. Bet she's never played the Fisho’s Wild Card at The Wonnie. LOSER!!!"
The news has triggered what tourism officials are describing as a once-in-a-generation economic boom for Woronora, with several coaches reportedly chartered from Newcastle, Wollongong and the Central Coast.
Local accommodation providers have also been caught off guard by the influx, with one Woronora resident reportedly offering a fold-out lounge, access to a shared bathroom and a continental breakfast consisting of two Arnott's biscuits for $280 a night.
"People are paying it," the un-named resident said. "They reckon if they win the $1800, the room practically pays for itself."
Woronora River RSL and Citizens Club management is understood to be considering different arrangements for Thursday night's draw, after reports that punters have been camping outside the club since Tuesday, with one man allegedly arriving early enough to secure a preferred position near Keith’s usual ticket selling spot.
“We’ll be putting on more security for a start”, said Club Media and Communications Manager Murray Link. “I mean, it’s lot of money and you can’t be too careful.”
“At some point, you have to ask yourself whether a $50 million lotto jackpot is really worth the hassle of buying a ticket when you could be standing beside a bloke called “Stumpy” at the Woronora RSL waiting for one of three cards to turn over."
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
THURSDAY
Thirsty Thursday - Members Badge Draw, Groovy and TGF’s Mad Music and Mirth Marathon Meat Raffle, Fisho’s Raffle AND…THE WILDCARD!!!!! From 7PM - WildCard is down to 3 cards and a jackpot of $1800.
YUVI’S CHAR & BAR - Lunch 12 - 3 and Dinner 5 - 9 Wednesday to Sunday.
FRIDAY
Jerry Goldfinger’s Prawn Farmers Raffle - from 5PM
SATURDAY
Happy hour from 1PM to 3PM
SUNDAY
Live music. ALEX in the b**r garden from 3PM . Come on down for some great tunes and a relaxing afternoon by the river.
SSCUM - Sydney's coolest ukelele group. Bring your uke and join the fun from 4PM - In the auditorium.
WEDNESDAY
TRIVIA! Come and test your knowledge of all things… trivial. From 7PM. Free Entry