Oshawa Fan Wins Record $25 Million Blue Jays 50/50 Jackpot
It’s not every day someone’s life changes with a single ticket, but that’s exactly what happened to Aric from Oshawa — the newest multimillionaire thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays’ Jays Care Foundation. Aric has just been announced as the lucky winner of a mind-blowing $25,010,057 in what’s being called the biggest jackpot in baseball history .
The Jays Care 50/50 World Series draw wrapped up this weekend, and the foundation officially revealed the winning number — 867814466 — on Monday at noon. The total jackpot reached an incredible $50,020,115, meaning Aric took home half, and the rest will support community programs through the Jays Care Foundation.
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The excitement around this draw had been building for days. Fans across Ontario were eagerly checking their tickets, dreaming of what they’d do with that kind of money. To make things even more special, Blue Jays legend and 1993 World Series hero Joe Carter was lined up to personally call the winner and offer congratulations — a fitting nod to the team’s rich history and community spirit.
The 50/50 raffle ran from October 21 through November 3, aligning with the Blue Jays’ World Series campaign that had fans on an emotional roller coaster. Even though Toronto’s championship dreams ended in heartbreak, this jackpot certainly added a silver lining for at least one fan.
For Aric, this unexpected win isn’t just a lucky break — it’s a life-changing moment. Imagine checking your ticket and realizing you’re suddenly $25 million richer. It’s the kind of call or email everyone secretly hopes to receive but never truly expects.
This draw also highlights how the Jays Care Foundation continues to make a real difference. Half of all ticket sales are invested back into programs that support children and families across Canada, helping create opportunities for youth through baseball and community development.
The Blue Jays’ 50/50 raffles have broken records before, but this one set a whole new standard. It’s another reminder of how sports can bring people together — for excitement, for hope, and sometimes, for life-changing luck.
So, while Aric from Oshawa celebrates his incredible fortune, the rest of us are left inspired — maybe even tempted to buy that next 50/50 ticket. After all, you never know when it might just be your turn to hit a home run with fate.
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