A Life-Changing Win in Oshawa
An individual from Oshawa, Ontario has won a historic prize — a massive $25,010,057 jackpot in the Toronto Blue Jays’ “50/50” raffle during the Major League Baseball World Series. (CityNews Toronto)
The draw was organized by the Jays Care Foundation, with half the total proceeds going to the winner and the other half supporting community programs. (Global News)
The winner, identified simply as “Aric from Oshawa,” chose to remain anonymous and did not give interviews at the time of the announcement. (CityNews Toronto)
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How the Jackpot Got So High
The 50/50 raffle reaches enormous sums when high-attendance games sell lots of tickets. In this case, the World Series run generated record ticket sales, pushing the total jackpot above $25 million. (Global News)
Because it’s a 50/50 raffle, the winner receives half of the total pool, while the remainder supports the foundation’s charitable work across Ontario and Nova Scotia. (CityNews Toronto)
Why This Matters
- For the winner: This jackpot will likely change a lifetime — financial freedom, new opportunities, and more.
- For the community: Half the jackpot goes toward charity, meaning the event benefits many beyond the winner.
- For the team & fans: It shows how communal events like this raffle turn into major stories that resonate beyond sports.
- For Canada: It’s a record for baseball raffles in the country, raising the bar for future draws.
- The winner is from Oshawa and goes by “Aric.” (CityNews Toronto)
- The exact winning number was 867814466. (CityNews Toronto)
- The total jackpot: $25,010,057. (CityNews Toronto)
- The draw results were announced on November 3, 2025. (CityNews Toronto)
- The other half of the funds will go to community programs through the foundation.
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What Happens Next
The winner will need to claim the prize within the timeframe set by the raffle rules. Legal, tax, and financial advice will become important. Often large-winnings lead to life adjustments: managing wealth, deciding how much to share, and planning for the future.
In the meantime, fans of the Blue Jays and community supporters will celebrate the charitable impact as well as the individual win.
This jackpot win by an Oshawa resident illustrates the power of community, chance, and sports-culture combined. It’s exciting for one individual and meaningful for many through charitable support.
If you’re feeling inspired by this win, remember: play responsibly, and always consider the charitable side of sporting-raffle events.
