The state of California is offering $116 million in prize money to encourage more people to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. Gavin Newson just unveiled the “Vax for the Win” lottery, which will give 10 lucky vaccinated Californians $1.5 million each. Another 30 vaccinated residents will get $50,000 each. Every resident who got the shot will get a $50 gift card.
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CA is launching a $116.5 MILLION GIVEAWAY for vaccinated Californians!
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) May 27, 2021
$15 MILLION in cash prizes for 10 winners selected 6/15
$50k for winners on 6/4 & 6/11
Already vaccinated? You’re entered.
Not vaccinated? Next 2 million that get fully vaccinated can ALSO get a $50 card.
Californians, who already got the vaccine, are automatically entered in the lottery.
More than 20 million Californians have received their Covid-19 vaccine.
On Wednesday, a woman from southwestern Ohio became the first winner of that state’s $1 million “Vax-a-Million” prize.
Gov. Mike DeWine introduced the incentive program in mid-May to push adults in the state to go out and get the shot. More than 2.7 million adults signed up for their chance to win the prize.