A Queanbeyan man found that winning a $1 million lottery prize can have unexpected side effects after his big win left him feeling light-headed and in desperate need of a sit-down.

“I’m pretty good!” he laughed when speaking to an official from The Lott.

“Hang on, I’m going to need to sit down for this!

“Wow! It feels great.

“I went in on Saturday and they told me the prize was over $1,000 so they couldn’t pay it over the counter.

“So, I went online and started checking off my numbers. I’m counting them and I’m thinking, ‘Oh s***! I’ve got all six! I’ve got all six!’.

“I had to sit down. I thought I was going to faint.

“Once I knew, I told my children. They’re very happy for me.

“It’s going to set our family up. I’m much older and I’ve never owned a home.

The man’s winning 15-game entry was purchased from Queanbeyan City Newsagency & Lotto, and the store manager said he was overjoyed to have sold a winning entry and had decorated the store to celebrate.
 
“Hearing that our outlet has sold a division one winning entry is a moment of great excitement and pride!” he said.
 
“Congratulations to our winner on your incredible win. We are thrilled that our outlet played a part in your life-changing moment.
 
“We wish you all the very best. May your winnings bring you happiness, and success. We hope you enjoy every moment.”

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