Episode 237 - The Amazing McMillions Scam Weird World Podcast

McDonald’s Monopoly game gave customers tons of free Coke and french fries. But a select few could win serious cash money. That was supposed to be random. One man decided he didn’t like those odds. Like all crazy schemes, this one eventually collapsed, but it was a hell of a ride.

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/arts/television/mcmillions-hbo-explained.html

https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/mcdonalds-monopoly-game-fraud-true-story.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/08/business/mcdonald-s-gives-millions-to-patrons-but-very-quietly.html

HBO documentary “McMillions”