Almost six weeks after claiming a $50-million Lotto Max jackpot, 19 Bell Canada workers got a portion of the winnings Monday.

Each takes home a $1.66-million share for now, while more than $18 million will be held back until a court can decide on claims from nine other workers.

Marek Tufman, lawyer for the second group, said his clients should get a share. Rula Sharkawi of the Ontario Lottery Corp. said the group of 19 was "very well documented."