sweepstakes

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The class-action lawsuit story is similar to the sweepstakes and lottery check scam: You are told you have won and/or been awarded money, and you can deposit this check in your bank account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Goodyear offers passenger rides through charity auctions, sweepstakes, corporate partnerships and other invitations, but the opportunities are rare, with only 0.0006% of Americans able to claim they have flown in the famed blimp.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

It has also influenced the way they’ve viewed the outfield market, cooling summer-long expectations that they would be leading contenders in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Throw in a promotion or a sweepstakes, and we’ve got hours of content.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2025

Also used them to determine which candy bars held the winning pieces for a £5,000 sweepstakes.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti