Edmonton Oilers Fans Win Big in 50/50 Raffle
David and Tanya Idzan won $254,540 at the Edmonton Oilers' playoff game after buying $80 worth of 50/50 raffle tickets.
Despite the team's overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, the couple left with a significant prize. The 50/50 raffle awards 50% of the pot 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 of $322,216.
Author's summary: Oilers fans win big in 50/50 raffle.