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Queensland man thought he might have a heart attack after he won jackpot

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A Queensland man thought he might have a heart attack after he received the surprise news he won $9.41 million.

The Coolangatta player won the jackpot prize of $9.41 million in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1534 today.

When an official from The Lott called the man, he was about to go on a work lunch break and had no idea he'd just become a multi-millionaire.

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"I rarely get excited about anything, but right now I feel like I am almost too excited. My heart is about to beat out of my chest," he said.

"Has anyone ever had a heart attack after receiving a call like this? I think I could. I think my wife could too.

"We need to sit down or we might end up in a hospital.

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A Queensland man thought he might have a heart attack after he received the surprise news he won $9.41 million.

The Coolangatta player won the jackpot prize of $9.41 million in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1534 today. 9News

"I was just going to have something at home with my wife for lunch, but now I think we will have to go out to a nice restaurant to celebrate."

When asked how he planned to enjoy his windfall, the newly minted multi-millionaire said he'd be making concrete plans over lunch.

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"We have a few bills we want to pay and of course, we will help our family," he said.

"There will definitely be a few holidays and things like that too. But honestly, I have no idea."

The Lucky Lotteries mega jackpot prize is now $1 million for draw 1535, while the Lucky Lotteries Super jackpot prize is now $5.18 million for draw 10462.

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