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π©ππ° McDonald's Monopoly: History, Scandal, and Astronomically Bad Oddsπ°ππ©
This week, we peel back the golden arches on one of the biggest promotions in fast-food history: McDonald's Monopoly. From the McMillions scandal that rocked the 2000s to the shocking odds that make the Powerball look generous, this episode dives deep into the strange world where fries meet finance. We explore the sweepstakes mechanics, the global variations, and the jaw-dropping aftermath of McDonald's paying out on a possibly fraudulent million-dollar game piece sent to St. Jude's.
π² The Wild Origins of McDonald's Monopoly π΅οΈββοΈ The McMillions Scandal That Changed Everything π Why the $10,000 Lowe's Prize Is 9x Harder to Win Than Powerball π¦ How McDonald's and Hasbro Both Profit from the Partnership π¨π¦ The Game's Unique Twists in Canada and the UK π Sweepstakes vs. Lottery: What the Law Actually Says πΈ McDonald's Randomly Paying Diners After the Scandal π The Most Unrealistic Odds You've Ever Heard
π¬ COMMENT BELOW: Have you ever won anything more than food from McDonald's Monopoly?
π’ SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: π Patreon (Bonus episodes, full Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast π¬ Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 π₯ Watch full episodes: youtube.com/@finediningpodcast π All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast
Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas & Joyce Van
Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, & Travis Langley
Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Michelle Elmer, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, & Aaron Hubbard
π NEXT WEEK: I cover chi SPACCA, the Italian butcher by Nancy Silverton β and quite possibly the best meal of my life.
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π©ππ° McDonald's Monopoly: History, Scandal, and Astronomically Bad Oddsπ°ππ©
This week, we peel back the golden arches on one of the biggest promotions in fast-food history: McDonald's Monopoly. From the McMillions scandal that rocked the 2000s to the shocking odds that make the Powerball look generous, this episode dives deep into the strange world where fries meet finance. We explore the sweepstakes mechanics, the global variations, and the jaw-dropping aftermath of McDonald's paying out on a possibly fraudulent million-dollar game piece sent to St. Jude's.
π² The Wild Origins of McDonald's Monopoly π΅οΈββοΈ The McMillions Scandal That Changed Everything π Why the $10,000 Lowe's Prize Is 9x Harder to Win Than Powerball π¦ How McDonald's and Hasbro Both Profit from the Partnership π¨π¦ The Game's Unique Twists in Canada and the UK π Sweepstakes vs. Lottery: What the Law Actually Says πΈ McDonald's Randomly Paying Diners After the Scandal π The Most Unrealistic Odds You've Ever Heard
π¬ COMMENT BELOW: Have you ever won anything more than food from McDonald's Monopoly?
π’ SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: π Patreon (Bonus episodes, full Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast π¬ Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 π₯ Watch full episodes: youtube.com/@finediningpodcast π All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast
Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas & Joyce Van
Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, & Travis Langley
Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Michelle Elmer, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, & Aaron Hubbard
π NEXT WEEK: I cover chi SPACCA, the Italian butcher by Nancy Silverton β and quite possibly the best meal of my life.

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