Blue Jays $25 Million Lottery Winner Announced, Unprecedented Success in Canadian Sports Lottery History

The Jays Care Foundation, the official charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, announced the grand prize winner of its 2025 World Series 50/50 Lottery on Monday.
The historic winner is Aric of Oshawa, Ontario, who is now the owner of an impressive $25 million.

The 50/50 Lottery is a popular Jays Care Foundation initiative that allows fans to participate in supporting community projects by purchasing tickets. In this program, the total proceeds are divided in two: half goes to the winner, and the other half goes to supporting charitable and community-based programs across Canada.

Jays Care Foundation announced that this year’s participation set a new record, with a significant increase in online ticket sales in the provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia playing a key role in bringing the prize pool to a historic $25 million. The event is not only a huge success for the team’s fans, but also demonstrates the significant impact that sports can have in fostering social cohesion across the country.