DCHP-3

fifty-fifty draw

DCHP-2 (Oct 2016)

Spelling variants:
50/50 draw, 50-50 draw, 50-50 raffle, 50-50 raffle draw

n. — Games

a charity lottery in which the proceeds are split equally between the winner and the charity.

Type: 5. Frequency — This is the preferred term in Canada (see Chart 1), where it also occurs most frequently. Low frequency of fifty-fifty draw in other countries can be largely attributed to the equivalent term fifty-fifty raffle, which is especially popular in the US.
See also COD-2, s.v. "50/50 draw", which is marked "esp Cdn".

Quotations

1964
Mr. Herve Ouellette was the winner of the weekly "Fifty Fifty" draw for the Coaticook Canadians Baseball Club fund, the amount being $158.00 this week.
1978
Devorski picked up a little extra cash when he drew his own number in the 50-50 draw.
1986
The funds will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Some fund raisers at Extendicare include a 50/50 draw and a bake sale.
1994
They've also had penguin races and a pizza scream for a two-foot pizza. They have 50-50 raffle draws at each game for a charity, so you get the idea.
2006
There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 draw, bake sale and loonie-toonie draw.
2014
Cost is $15 which includes one entree choice, door prizes and 50/50 draw. Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Resource office located at 9291 Corbould St.

References

  • COD-2

Images

Chart 1: Internet Domain Search, 4 February 2014

Chart 1: Internet Domain Search, 4 February 2014

Chart 2: Internet Domain Search, 4 Feb. 2014

Chart 2: Internet Domain Search, 4 Feb. 2014