An inner-city Brisbane man is knocking off early from work this afternoon after receiving the distracting news he’s suddenly $200,000 richer. 

The Queensland player took home the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1379, drawn Monday 8 July 2019. 

Our team delivered the exciting news to the young man today  while he was sitting at his desk. 

“Oh my god!” he laughed. 

“Thank you so much! That’s insane. 

“I’m feeling a little bit tingly. I don’t know what to say to be honest! 

"I can’t believe it. This is a dream. 

“I’m at work and it’s definitely going to be hard to concentrate for the rest of the day. 

“I might have to knock off a little early. I’ve earnt enough money today!” 

The winner revealed he’d use his unexpected windfall to realise a life-long dream. 

“I’ve been looking at buying a house for a while now and I have been working really hard on a deposit so this definitely puts me in the right territory,” he said. 

“I can’t wait to finally buy my own home!” 

The happy man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning entry online at thelott.com – Australia’s official lotteries.