Lucky finally turned for three long-time lottery players across Canada who ended up splitting a multimillion-dollar prize.

Oct. 8 was a life-changing day for the three lottery players — two from Ontario and one from New Brunswick — who each matched the six winning numbers 17, 22, 24, 40, 42, and 46, in the Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw. The trio split the $5 million top prize and took home their share worth $1,666,666.70.

The winners share their plans and how they reacted after discovering their big wins.

“It was a crazy day”

When Vincent Dimartile, 74, plays the lottery, he enjoys choosing his own numbers, a combination of significant birthdays and ages. The Kitchener, Ont., resident said he has been playing the lottery for a long time and was shocked when he realized his picks matche

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