Alberta man claims $277K 50/50 prize from Roughriders game

The Saskatchewan Roughriders may have lost on Saturday night, but an Alberta man is holding a ticket for a huge win.

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During Saturday's home opener against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Riders first game in the new stadium, the Regina Rams 50/50 Draw climbed to $554,000.

The prize was claimed on Sunday byDarrenSchnellofAirdrie,Alta. Hewill net 50 per cent of the revenue at $277,000.

The jackpot is believed to be a record-setter. In November 2013, a Rams 50/50 winner received $252,087.

The draw was made at Mosaic Stadium during the fourth quarter of the football game.

The winning ticket was announced and shown on the big screen.

Schnell's ticket number was B-679067.