The Largest US Sweepstakes Ever Won

Feb 5, 2023 | Articles

Publishers Clearing House Prize

The largest sweepstakes ever won in the United States was the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, which awarded a $365 million prize in 2019. The prize was awarded as an annuity, which paid out $5,478,006.11 per year for 30 years. The winner was a man named Dave Sayer from Port Richey, Florida. The sweepstakes, which had been running for decades, was known for its large cash prizes and the iconic “Prize Patrol” that visited the homes of winners to present them with oversized checks.
Charitable Sweepstakes Good for the Soul

Charitable Sweepstakes Good for the Soul

When you support a good cause and do good, you feel great and everybody wins.  An easy way to do this and have a good chance of winning a sweepstakes or prize at the same time is to participate in charitable contests where your entry goes towards a good cause.  Even...

How to Organize Your Sweepstakes Entries Like a Pro

How to Organize Your Sweepstakes Entries Like a Pro

Entering sweepstakes is an exciting hobby that can land you anything from a gift card to a luxury vacation. But if you’re entering dozens—or even hundreds—of contests, it’s easy to lose track of what you’ve signed up for, when to re-enter, or how to claim a prize....

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