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'It was definitely life changing’ | Sabres fan wins record-breaking 50/50 raffle | Buffalo Sabres

Seger won $159,267 in the Sabres Foundation 50/50 jackpot on April 6, the largest single-game prize in U.S. NHL team history.
The winner says the prize was life changing and plans to save, vacation, and buy Sabres playoff tickets.
The raffle supports Western New York communities, with half funding foundation missions and half providing prizes.
Online sales accounted for more than three quarters of tickets on April 6, showing broad digital participation.
Seger bought 200 tickets for the game, up from her usual amount.
Seger visited KeyBank Center to receive the check and met with Sabres Foundation leadership.
The raffle started to fund operations and now supports charitable groups in Western New York.
Sabres Hall of Famer Larry Playfair noted larger jackpots allow more community grants.
Seger plans to use winnings for savings and a vacation, with future Sabres playoff plans.
The next Sabres playoff push includes a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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