I'm not sure how this happened. Karma isn't supposed to work this way and I am still waiting for my just reward.
It was Labour Day Classic McMahon stadium about 2000 or 2001. 50/50 draw. I saunter up to one of the junior football jersey wearing young lads at approximately the same time as some other fellow in the east concourse. I was there slightly ahead of him but it was early and I was in no rush and he was. I said go ahead, no worries.
I purchased a single ticket and went on my way. I always purchase single tickets because I feel if you're due you only need the one.
The 3rd quarter ends and it's time for the announcement of todays lucky 50/50 winner.
The guy who sits inside that Giant speaker suspended over center field makes his announcement.
5 -yes, 8 -yes, 7-yes!, 7 -yes!!, 0 yes!!!!, 5 - Wha!! no friggen way.
my number was 587706. The gentlemen whom "budged", whom I so graciously let advance had the lucky ticket and was some $25000 richer.
Go figure eh?
I love that story in a sick sort of way.
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