Following a heartbreaking Game 7 loss for the Blue Jays in the World Series, a resident of Oshawa has emerged as a big winner.
The Jays Care Foundation revealed the lucky recipient of the largest 50/50 jackpot in baseball history at noon on Monday.
Aric, hailing from Oshawa, struck gold by winning a life-changing jackpot exceeding $25 million.
In a thrilling turn of events, Aric from Oshawa has become the biggest 50/50 jackpot champion in baseball history, scooping an impressive $25,010,057 during this World Series. A huge shoutout to all the @BlueJays supporters for contributing to this record-breaking amount. Your unwavering support throughout the season has been truly remarkable!
The iconic Joe Carter, a legend in the Jays’ history, personally delivered the exciting news to Aric via a phone call on Monday morning.
However, Aric has opted to remain private for the time being and has chosen not to engage in media interviews.
The final jackpot amount stood at $25,010,057, with the unofficial winning number being 867814466.
The Jays Care Foundation has highlighted that the remaining half of the proceeds will be channeled directly into Jays Care initiatives benefiting communities in Ontario and Nova Scotia.