A Goulburn man has had an unexpected start to the day by checking Lotto ticket at 4.30am and realising he became an overnight millionaire.

“This phone call has cemented it! I wanted to make sure I wasn’t dreaming!” the happy man exclaimed when an official from The Lott called to confirm his prize.

“I’ve been up for a few hours now. I checked this ticket around 4.30am this morning. I didn’t check it last night before I went to bed. When I saw it, I had to rub my eyes a few times. I’ve checked the ticket at least half a dozen times and I even took a screenshot.

“I’ve been playing for decades and using these numbers for about 10 years. They’re favourite numbers of mine and they’ve come through for me.

“I’m speechless! I’m a little emotional.

“It’s come at divine timing.

“This means a whole new chapter for me. This will be the springboard to something new for the rest of my life.

“It’s beautiful. It’s freedom.”

Support for anyone affected by gambling is available via gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858.