Oilers 50/50 surpasses $1.5M ahead of first playoff game
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation's first 50/50 for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is packed with early-bird prizes and a growing jackpot.
edmonton.ctvnews.caDirect answer: I don’t have real-time access to the latest updates, but I can summarize recent headlines about Oilers 50/50 raffles and where to look.
Context and quick take
- The Oilers 50/50 raffles have periodically drawn attention for large jackpot announcements and charity initiatives, including multi-day or playoff-related draws.[2][9]
- Reports in 2025 highlighted audits of funds connected to the 50/50 program, noting substantial total payouts and the involvement of private entities linked to OEG (Oilers Entertainment Group) and “Win50” for running costs.[1][3][4]
- Local and team-affiliated outlets have covered special campaigns, including charity-focused pots for frontline workers, veterans, and youth programs, often tying the raffles to community foundations and charitable partners.[7][9][2]
Where to find the latest updates
- Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and official team site often post press releases about upcoming or ongoing 50/50 events, including playoff promotions.[9]
- Local Canadian outlets (CTV Edmonton, Global News Edmonton) frequently report on large 50/50 jackpots and the beneficiary charities involved.[5][8][2]
- Hockey-focused outlets (The Hockey Writers, NHL.com) provide analyses and summaries of recent 50/50 activity and governance around funds.[3][4][7]
Example of typical formats you might see
- “Oilers announce Mega Multi-Day 50/50” with charity beneficiaries and prize details.
- “This is Oil Country 50/50 underway for Round 2” highlighting the beneficiaries and how funds are allocated.
- Reports detailing audited payments and the providers running the raffle, with note on expenses and charitable portions.
Would you like me to pull the very latest headlines from a specific source (e.g., NHL.com, Edmonton Journal, or CTV Edmonton) or summarize the current year’s top 3 Oilers 50/50 campaigns and their beneficiaries? If you specify a source, I can provide concise, cited highlights.