CFL Edmonton Elks

Esks this Week: Edmonton vs. Saskatchewan

Published on August 1, 2018 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

Game day presented by Purolator

The Edmonton Eskimos take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders this Thursday, August 2, at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Kickoff is 8 p.m. Game day is presented by Purolator

50/50 TAKE-HOME JACKPOT STARTS AT $71,480

The potential for a record-setting 50/50 jackpot, presented by belairdirect, could happen this Thursday as the Eskimos host the Roughriders on Thursday Night Football. The 50/50 jackpot on the Eskimos July 13 game went unclaimed and is carrying over to tomorrow's game which starts the take-home jackpot at $71,480.

Last year, Quentin and Samantha Ebertz won a then record-setting $435,919.50 when the previous game's jackpot went unclaimed and carried over to the July 14 game.

?We're adding extra ticket sellers throughout the stadium concourse to help accommodate the increased demand.

Tickets into the draw are sold for 1 for $5, 3 for $10 or 10 for $20.

PUROLATOR TACKLE HUNGER

The Eskimos host the annual food drive with Purolator and the Edmonton Food Bank. Representatives will be on hand collecting non-perishable food items as well as cash donations. The Grey Cup will be in attendance outside Gate 9 for fans to take their picture with Canada's trophy.

JAZZ CARTIER PERFORMS AT HALFTIME

Toronto hip-hop artist Jazz Cartier will perform in front of 600 lucky fans in the south endzone during halftime. Described as "Toronto's next big hop-hop hero" by London style bible i-D Magazine, Cartier will perform some of latest hits at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.




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