The winner from Fauske described his disbelief after learning of the win. According to NRK Sápmi, he said he had been waiting and did not dare to believe it until he got final confirmation. He and his wife celebrated because Bodø/Glimt beat Brann in the cup final that evening.
The winner plans to use the prize to pay off loans and take a trip south. He has played Lotto since the beginning but never won anything worth cheering about before.