“I Needed Some Good News Today”…
Published Friday, September 25, 2026
Yasmeen Almukamis, winner of the $2,439,303 September Thunder Bay 50/50 Grand Prize.
Yasmeen Almukamis of Cambridge was awarded the September Thunder Bay 50/50 Grand Prize of $2,439,303. This is the fourteenth consecutive multi-million dollar prize awarded.
During the “now-famous” 11:00 Grand Prize winner call, Yasmeen shared that she had been recently laid-off from her job, and that the news couldn't have come at a better time.
As a long-time supporter of the Thunder Bay 50/50, she picked up on the very first ring right at 11:00, and definitely had an “inkling” of what the call was all about.
“My heart is palpitating, I'm here with my mother and she told me to make sure it wasn't a scam” said Yasmeen, “I'm so grateful for this win, but I'm also happy that this all goes to such a great cause, I couldn't think of a better organization to support.”
October's Thunder Bay 50/50 is now live, and all signs lead to it being one of the largest in the Foundation's history.
There are $225,000 in total Early Bird Prizes, 37 total chances to win and the return of bonus (and the fan-favourite “Super Bonus Numbers”).
To date, over $113 million in prizes have been awarded to players across Ontario, while proceeds from every ticket sold support essential equipment at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years of age old or older. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month. (2026 Lottery Licence RAF1573658)