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Sedins’ last game steers 50/50 jackpot to its highest level in Canadian sports history

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It was a perfect night at Rogers Arena for Daniel and Henrik Sedin's last home game with the Vancouver Canucks. Jordan Armstrong reports – Apr 6, 2018

Vancouver Canuck fans had a memorable night as Daniel and Henrik Sedin stepped on the ice for the last time at Rogers Arena Thursday night, but for three fans the occasion was extra special – $507,278 more to be precise.

That’s how much Derek Kai and two of his friends won after the 50/50 jackpot reached $1,014,555 – making it the largest draw in the team’s history, and in Canada.

“It is the largest draw by far,” said Canucks Sports and Entertainment COO Jeff Stitec. “Our previous record was $261,000 and we eclipsed it by nearly four times.”

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The previous Canadian record was held by a fan who took home $345,160 during an Edmonton Eskimos CFL game last year.

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And if you are wondering if the price went unclaimed, the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed to Global News that the money was claimed by a lucky fan.

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Kai says him and his friends always go to the games together and buy 50/50 tickets. He says he will use the money to help out his family, have a good time with his friends and donate some to charity.

People on social media were quick to react to the news of the record-breaking pot.

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Half of the 50/50 jackpot will go towards the Canucks for Kids Fund, an organization that donates to charities across B.C. to support children’s health and wellness.

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