Oz Lotto delivers $8 million birthday surprise for Main Beach man

A Main Beach man was the only division one winner in Oz Lotto draw 1699, taking home $8 million on his birthday.

Why it mattersWinning the division one Oz Lotto jackpot transforms a person's financial security and life plans overnight.

AustraliaThis is a local Queensland win; Oz Lotto jackpots stay in Australia, so the funds remain in the economy.

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Oz Lotto delivers $8 million birthday surprise for Main Beach man

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Mr T calls Netflix documentary 'garbage' for misrepresenting him

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