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Huge Canucks 50/50 win
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A resident of West Kelowna won the world's richest 50/50 jackpot at the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at the Rogers Arena.
Gordon Schimpf pocketed $ 706,815 from the $ 1,413,630 million jackpot.
Schimpf bought the ticket online.
Funds raised in the 50/50 draw will be used to fund the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children's Hospice, and the BC Children & # 39; s Hospital Foundation.
The jackpot reached the record amount when Ascend Financial Solutions guaranteed a minimum price of $ 500,000.
"Thanks to Ascend FS for their incredible support and to Canucks fans all over BC who helped make tonight's 50/50 draw possible," said Paolo Aquilini, President of the Canucks for Canucks Fund. Kids.
"It was one of the most exciting nights we could remember, the biggest winners are the kids and families of the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children's Hospice and BC Children & # 39; Hospital Foundation. "
The previous record 50/50 record in Canadian sporting history was slightly over $ 1 million in the Sedin twin's last home game in Vancouver on April 5th.
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