A significant portion of ticket proceeds from the Edmonton Oilers' 50/50 charity raffle goes to a private company owned by the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG), according to audited financial statements obtained by the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
“Net funds from the 50/50 program are split between the winner and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation,” according to a frequently asked questions document from 2024 on the Oilers’ NHL page. Before the foundation disburses money to charities, expenses are deducted from the pot.