Edmonton Oilers Fans Win Big in 50/50 Raffle
David and Tanya Idzan, season-ticket holders for seven years, won $254,540 at the Edmonton Oilers' playoff game against the San Jose Sharks.
They bought $80 worth of 50/50 raffle tickets, with 50% of the pot going to the winner and 50% to the team's charity.
"We buy $40 worth of raffles every game," said David Idzan. "We bought $80 last night."
- The prize is one of the biggest 50/50 prizes in sports history.
- In 2014, the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL had a 50/50 prize with $322,216.
Author's summary: Oilers fans win $254,000 in raffle.
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