An Ontario man stuck with his lucky lottery numbers, and it finally paid off in a big way.

Woodbridge resident Nicola Imineo won a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $1 million in the Gold Ball Draw on July 19.

The husband and father has been playing with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for decades. His go-to games are Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49.

Over the years, the retiree has won a number of small prizes, but nothing could have prepared him for becoming an overnight millionaire.

“I won this prize with the same set of numbers I always play. It’s a mix of special birthdays and my favourite numbers,” he shared while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his winnings. “I like to replay my numbers for a chance to win big.”

One day, Imineo went to one of his regular store

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