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MoviePass Subscribers Dropped By 90% in Less Than One Year

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We’ve been watching the steady decline of MoviePass and its subscribers over the past year or so. The most recent data shows that MoviePass subscribers have actually dropped to a startling 225,000 (from 3 million).

MoviePass Subscribers See a Huge Decline

When asked for a comment about the latest subscriber counts, MoviePass spokespeople have declined to comment. However, in June of last year, the company was claiming to have 3 million subscribers signed up for its $9.95 monthly subscription plan.

That plan allowed subscribers to see one movie per day, which the company discovered was unsustainable. In August 2018, the company dialed it down to three movies a month. When doing so, MoviePass also offered its annual subscribers two options. You could either cancel and get a refund or continue with the new three-per-month plan.

Now, seeing the dramatic decline in numbers, it is evident that most of the current subscribers didn’t care to pay for the new plan.

New MoviePass Offerings

According to the recently fired co-founder, the unlimited plan was supposed to be part of a promotional deal after the company was acquired by Helios & Matheson Analytics. Although it helped MoviePass increase its subscriber count greatly, it did not help them retain any of those customers.

Last month, the company reintroduced an “unlimited” plan. This plan starts at $14.95 per month ($119.40 annually). Subscribers who choose this plan will be able to see a movie every day, as the original plan. There are some stipulations, however. For instance, the company notes that “Your movie choices may be restricted due to excessive individual usage which negatively impacts system-wide capacity.”

Even though MoviePass “brought back” unlimited movies, there have still only been 13,000 new people who have signed up. Helios & Matheson reported a $256.4 million loss in the September 2018 quarter.

Lawsuits

The New York Attorney General opened a probe into Helios & Matheson Analytics last fall to see if company leaders had misled investors in any way. Investigators are also looking to see if MoviePass was offering a “bait and switch” with its unlimited plan and changes made.

Additionally, MoviePass has its own lawsuit in the works. The company is suing Sinemia for patent infringement. A judge ruled to allow the lawsuit hearings to proceed.

More likely than not, MoviePass will be bought out by one of the larger cinema companies who have launched versions of the movie-on-tap service. Here are just a few…

Sinemia

Sinemia is one of the first companies to launch a similar program to MoviePass. However, as noted above, they are being faced with a lawsuit. Its first subscription plan allowed two people to see one movie for $8.99 per month. The company later rolled out plans for families of all sizes (and budgets).

Plans for two:

  • $8.99 – As mentioned above, you will get one movie day for two each month.
  • $14.99 – Two movie days for two (or four tickets).
  • $19.99 – Add IMAX and 3D to the above and pay just $20 per month.
  • $29.99 – Get six tickets a month (three movie dates for two), including IMAX and 3D films.

Families of four:

  • $19.99 – Get four movie tickets per month.
  • $34.99 – Get two movie days a month for four (or eight tickets).
  • $39.99 – Add IMAX and 3D to the above for $5.
  • $59.99 – Get three movie days for four people each month (12 tickets total), including IMAX and 3D.

Plans for five:

  • $24.99 – Five tickets every month
  • $44.99 – Ten tickets per month
  • $49.99 – Ten tickets (including IMAX and 3D) per month
  • $74.99 – 15 tickets each month (including IMAX and 3D).

Plans for groups of six:

  • $29.99 – Six tickets per month or one movie day for six.
  • $54.99 – Twelve tickets (two movie days for six people).
  • $59.99 – 3D and IMAX viewings for two days for six people.
  • $89.99 – This includes IMAX and 3D and gives 12 tickets per month (three movie days for six).

AMC Stubs A-List Program

AMC is one of the most well-known movie theater companies around and it has launched its own version of MoviePass. You can plan $19.95 per month and see three movies a week. You can even see three in a single day if you wanted to! This adds up to a potential 12 to 15 movies per month.

These two are the major competition when it comes to movie subscription services. While MoviePass hasn’t hammered any nails into its coffin, it is probably only a matter of time before AMC or a similar outfit buys them out (or they fizzle out entirely).

Readers, did you cancel your MoviePass subscription? 

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Is the New Disney Streaming Service Worth the Money?

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Disney announced its plans to launch a streaming service where it will stream all of its films and television. This will include Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. If you’re a fan of any of those, hold on to your seat, because the Disney streaming service will only cost you $6.99 per month. But what all is the company promising and how does it stack up to Netflix?

About the New Disney Streaming Service

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced in the summer of 2017 that the company was looking into a streaming service under its own brand. Previously, Disney had worked with Netflix and Hulu to stream some of its movies here and there. The only problem was, Netflix (or whatever streaming service it was) only had the films for a short period of time.

The decision to break off and start Disney+ (the name of the streaming service) cost licensing relationships with Netflix and added pressure to compete. Of course, Disney sees the $159 billion leader in streaming, Netflix, as its main competition.

Despite the huge reach Netflix has (more than 140 million paid subscribers), it is still no match for Disney’s global presence or brand. Not to mention, Disney has a closer connection to its consumer base.

“While I think Netflix has done a good job of creating brand value, and name value and a product that I think is considered of great value to a lot of people, they’re still building their brand in many respects,” Iger said.

How Does It Compare to Netflix?

While both companies are offering streaming services, there really is no comparison between the two. Disney knows it has an advantage over competitors because it is offering exclusive content. All of your favorite Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar movies and shows will be in the same place (and you won’t be able to get it anywhere else).

Price wise, Disney is also offering an extremely competitive monthly and annual rate. If you pay for a full year, you get a bit of a break ($69). However, if you choose the month-to-month option, it is still only $6 per month. You can’t really beat that, especially when you’re getting Disney movies that are locked in the vault and can’t be bought. And when you look at Netflix’s recent price hikes, it is a really great value.

When Will Disney+ Be Available?

You’ll be able to start streaming with Disney+ starting November 12. As mentioned above, you’ll get the streaming service for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Unlike other streaming services, Disney+ is also offering its customers unlimited downloads. This will give people the ability to view Disney+ content offline.

All in all, if you are a huge fan of anything Disney owns, the new Disney streaming service may be a must-have! Best of all, it won’t break the bank.

Readers, will you subscribe to the Disney streaming service?

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11 Reasons To Do Jigsaw Puzzles

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In our world of electronic gadgetry, the old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle gets short shrift. It’s not sexy or exciting, some think, so it can’t possibly be any fun. But jigsaw puzzles are a great source of frugal entertainment. As you pass the jigsaw puzzles in the toy department on the way to the more glamorous Lego’s, Leap Pads, iPads, and console games, here are some reasons why you should stop and take a longer look at the puzzles.

Inexpensive

Jigsaw puzzles are cheaper than many other toys and entertainment choices. You can find a 1,000 piece puzzle for less than $5 in some stores. You can find boxes with multiple puzzles included for under $10. And the price only goes down if you buy on clearance or from a thrift store or yard sale.

All Ages & Ability Levels

You can find jigsaw puzzles with big pieces that work well for little kids or those with dexterity problems. There are puzzles that contain many thousands of pieces if you need a challenge (I’ve seen one with 32,000 pieces) or puzzles that are all one color if you want to make yourself crazy. And there are plenty that are middle of the road. Whatever your ability, age, or amount of free time, you can find a puzzle that will work for you.

Puzzles Last

A puzzle can provide quite a few hours of entertainment. Given the inexpensive cost, you get a lot of entertainment time for your dollar.

Good For Your Brain

Puzzles are an excellent activity for keeping your brain sharp. They challenge your dexterity, spatial reasoning, and logic. Even better, they work both sides of your brain simultaneously, something few other activities do. The creative side works to see the finished product, while the logical side works to fit the pieces.

Social Interaction

While a puzzle taxes your brain, it’s not so demanding that you can’t talk with your friends or family while working on it. Some of the best conversations in this house have happened over a puzzle.

No Electricity Required

You don’t need electricity to work on a puzzle (at least during the daytime), unlike video games or movies. This means they don’t add to your power bill and you can use them during snowstorms or hurricanes when the power is out. It gives you something to do when other options aren’t available.

Improve Your Concentration

Nothing teaches you to focus and concentrate on a task like finding the right piece to go into the puzzle. You also learn patience because it can be quite a while before the puzzle starts to come together and you have to keep plugging away at it until it does.

Help Your Subconscious

They give your subconscious a chance to work on other things. Working a puzzle allows your mind to rest and think about other things. Whenever something big is bothering me or when I need to find a solution to a problem, I pull out a puzzle. I’ve come up with some of my best ideas and solutions while puzzling.

Inexpensive Artwork

If you glue a finished puzzle together and mount it, you’ve got some interesting artwork for your house or apartment. Puzzle glue and a frame or mounting board are inexpensive.

Educational Tool

I’ve learned about art and geography from puzzles. Puzzles of famous paintings and places have inspired me to look for more information.

Arthritis Help

Puzzles provide a gentle and enjoyable way for patients to improve dexterity and exercise their hands. Moving pieces, picking them up, and turning them doesn’t seem like much to someone with normal dexterity, but to an arthritis sufferer it can be a meaningful challenge.

The next time you’re looking for some entertainment on a budget, don’t just skip past the jigsaw puzzle aisle. Puzzles are cheap and they give you a lot of benefits for very little money. You can’t say that about many forms of entertainment. Making these even more budget friendly, chance are you have a few neglected puzzles in your closet right now.


Finally, if you are reading this and want to actually get some crossword puzzles to play, the best book on puzzles available is The Penguin Classics Crossword Puzzles. Its got nearly 5 out of 5 stars on Goodreads.com, so its a good addition to your collection.

(Photo courtesy of Filip Federowicz (filu))

How To Win the Albertsons Monopoly Game in 2019

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Attention, shoppers: It’s not impossible to win the Albertsons Monopoly game in 2019, though the odds are against you. However, there were a number of high-dollar winners in 2018. A few of them gave their tips on how to win the Albertsons Monopoly game this year.

2018 Albertsons Monopoly Winners

As you may know, Albertsons is under an umbrella of a number of retail stores such as Safeway, Jewel Osco, and others. Each of these stores is offering game pieces to customers. And, in 2018, they also gave those customers HUGE prizes. Here is a list of big-ticket winners from 2018 and where they got their winning pieces.

ACME Safeway Monopoly

The following winners collected their winning ticket from ACME stores.

  • Jeffrey B. (New Jersey) $40,000 car of choice
  • Karen C. (Pennsylvania) $7,500 Fan Pack and Red Carpet
  • Thomas D. (New Jersey) $5,000 Cash
  • Lori J. (Pennsylvania) $5,000 Groceries
  • Erin M. (New Jersey) $10,000 Cash
  • Leslie M. (New Jersey) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Christian P. (New Jersey) $5,000 Instant Win Cash
  • Lori P. (New Jersey) $10,000 iHeart Country Festival
  • Krystene R. (Pennsylvania) $5,000 Cash
  • Frances S. (Pennsylvania) $5,000 Cash

Albertsons Monopoly Winners

Each of the winners below scored their big prize shopping at Albertsons stores.

  • Erin D. (Washington) $40,000 Car of Choice
  • Helen E. (Arizona) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Susan G. (California) $27,673 Progressive Jackpot
  • Patricia K. (Nevada) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Billy M. (Colorado) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Janet M. (California) $11,623 Progressive Jackpot
  • Aaron R. (Texas) $24,975 Progressive Jackpot
  • Kristin S. (Arizona) $25,000 Kitchen Makeover
  • Cheryl V. (Washington) $10,000 Cash
  • Vicki W. (Washington) $32,459 Progressive Jackpot

It should also be noted that the $1 million jackpot was collected at an Albertsons last year as well. The Albertsons was located in Eastern Idaho.

Winners at Albertsons Market

Albertsons Market shoppers were able to get lucky in 2018 as well. Here’s what their customers raked in during the game last year.

  • Ruth E. (New Mexico) $300 Spa Day
  • Shane G. (New Mexico) $5,000 Cash
  • Hermelinda H. (New Mexico) $300 Spa Day
  • June K. (New Mexico) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Roberta L. (New Mexico) $1,000 Grocery Gift Card
  • Amy M. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Ande M. (New Mexico) $6,606 Progressive Jackpot
  • Frances M. (New Mexico) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Melanie R. (New Mexico) $40,000 Car of Choice
  • Barbara S. (New Mexico) $1,000 Cash

Jewel-Osco Winners

The following individuals won Albertsons Monopoly by shopping at Jewel-Osco last year.

  • Larry A. (Illinois) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Suzanne D. (Illinois) $10,000 Cash
  • Mark G. (Illinois) $5,913 Progressive Jackpot
  • Richard K. (Illinois) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Antionette S. (Illinois) $25,000 Kitchen Makeover
  • Maisha S. (Illinois) $5,000 Groceries
  • Ruth S. (Illinois) $5,000 Groceries
  • Cathy T. (Illinois) $5,000 Groceries
  • Holly U. (Illinois) $10,000 Cash
  • Wendy V. (Illinois) $5,000 Instant Win Cash

Winners at Market Street

Market Street shoppers weren’t left out of the fun either. However, no $40,000 prizes were given out to these customers.

  • Ryan B. (Texas) $5,000 Groceries
  • Krysten G. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Jennifer M. (Texas) $300 Spa Day
  • Jonathon O. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Cassidy S. (Texas) $20,000 College Tuition

Pavilions Monopoly Game Winners

Pavilions is yet another store you can pick up Monopoly game pieces. Here are last year’s winners.

  • Stephanie D. (California) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Lori F. (California) $1,000 Grocery Gift Card
  • Tammy-Anne F. (California) $300 Spa Day
  • Faith G. (California) $300 Spa Day
  • Ruben O. (California) $1,000 Weekend Getaway

Randalls Monopoly Winners 2018

Another Safeway brand, Randalls, had a number of small-dollar winners last year.

  • Liz B. (Texas) $3,600 Special Event
  • Deborah C. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Rogr F. (Texas) $1,000 Grocery Gift Card
  • Martie H. (Texas) $1,000 Cash
  • Nancy N. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Carole P. (Texas) $1,000 Weekend Getaway
  • Daniel R. (Texas) $2,600 Movies for a Year
  • Alan W. (Texas) $1,000 Grocery Gift Card

Safeway Monopoly 2018 Winners

Safeway is the second largest store to offer the Monopoly game (other than Albertsons). Unsurprisingly, its shoppers were some of the biggest winners.

  • Julie C. (Arizona)$40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Eileen G. (California) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Blake Joseph H. (Washington) $40,000 Car of Choice
  • Greta H. (Colorado) $51,228 Progressive Jackpot
  • Michelle L. (California) $44,324 Progressive Jackpot
  • Anita M. (Montana) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Diana P. (Maryland) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • CJ S. (Washington) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Patricia T. (California) $28,408 Progressive Jackpot
  • Audra Z. (Virginia) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice

Shaw’s Monopoly Winners

Shaw’s had a number of high-dollar winners as well.

  • Matthew A. (Maine) $5,000 Groceries
  • Kathleen D. (Massachusetts) $20,771 Progressive Jackpot
  • Darlene J. (Rhode Island)$10,000 Cash
  • Chelsea M. (New Hampshire) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Suzanne M. (Massachusetts) $16,095 Progressive Jackpot
  • Libby S. (New Hampshire) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Pamela U. Massachusetts) $7,500 Family Vacation
  • Caroline W. (Massachusetts) $10,000 Cash
  • Jeanine W. (Massachusetts) $20,000 College Tuition

Shoppers Who Won Tom Thumb Monopoly

Tom Thumb, another Safeway company, also had a number of winners in 2018.

  • Cynthia A. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Cheryl B. (Texas) $21,719 Progressive Jackpot
  • Rachel Renee B. (Texas) $1,500 Gas Grill & Groceries
  • Angela F. (Texas) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Laura K. (Texas) $1,500 Gas Grill & Groceries
  • Laura K. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Alison S. (Texas) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Mary S. (Texas) $7,500 Family Vacation
  • Rachid S. (Texas) $10,000 Cash
  • Veronica S. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card

United Grocery Store Monopoly Winners

You can also collect Monopoly pieces at United stores, where there were a few winners in 2018 as well.

  • Terry A. (Texas)$500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Kenneth B. (Texas)$1,000 Grocery Gift Card
  • Allison H. (Texas)$500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Trista K. (Texas) $300 Spa Day
  • Jacqueline M. (Alaska) $500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Joan M. (Texas) $3,600 Special Event
  • Jovita M. (Texas)$500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Ryan M. (Texas)$500 Grocery Gift Card
  • Amy P. (Texas) $2,600 Movies For A Year
  • Katelynn W. (Texas) $500 Grocery Gift Card

Vons Gave Away One of the Largest Prizes

Albertsons Monopoly game

Outside of the $1 million GRAND PRIZE given away at Albertsons last year, Vons gave away another huge prize. Karen T. from California won a $100,000 cash prize (or luxury vehicle). The store also awarded the following prizes last year.

  • Stephen C. (California)$7,500 Family Vacation
  • Rosa F. (Nevada)$10,000 Fiesta Latina
  • Bradley J. (California) $40,000 Vehicle of Choice
  • Kim K. (California) $25,000 Kitchen Makeover
  • Jorge M. (California) $5,812 Progressive Jackpot
  • Elizabeth R. (Texas) $20,000 College Tuition
  • Tammara S. (California) $10,000 Cash
  • Teressa U. (California) $40,000 Car of Choice
  • Deborah W. (California) $67,782 Progressive Jackpot

How a Previous Year’s Winner Did It

The story of a previous year’s Grand Prize winner provides further insights on how people are able to win the game. In 2012, an El Paso Community College student named Melissa Varela swooped up the $1 million cash prize of the “Collect and Win” game by shopping at the 9111 Dyer Albertsons Market in El Paso.

At the time, she was the only million-dollar winner since the contest began in 2009. Prior to Valera, the last grand prize was awarded in the promotion’s first year to a Los Lunas, NM couple who won a $500,000 mortgage payoff.

Varela increased her chances by accepting tickets and increasing the number of times she shopped each week. She may have only shopped at one Albertsons location, but others have seen much success in the form of free grocery goodies by shopping at multiple sites.

Commit Big to the Albertsons Monopoly Game

The moral of the story: If you’ve made the decision to play the 2019 Albertsons Monopoly game, you need to commit big. Making regular visits to the participating stores and collecting as many tickets as possible seems to be the best bet; at least, that is what worked for Melissa. Luck definitely plays a role but so does consistency.

Also, don’t forget you can also submit for a second-chance drawing. Winners have been able to collect the grand prize through the second-chance drawing by submitting their game pieces online. Don’t forget to register for your free game pieces too!

This is not to say this is a guaranteed way to win, but as the old saying goes, “Go big, or go home.”

Readers, if you’re looking for a place to safely trade Albertsons Monopoly pieces, head on over to the Saving Advice forums! 

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The Odds of Winning the Albertsons Monopoly Game 2019

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Albertsons Monopoly is back for its 11th year. The contest, which involves collecting Monopoly game pieces from various Albertsons-owned stores, has been something that has created a bit of a stir in recent years. You collect game pieces and, if you are lucky, you will get the right pieces and win the grand prize of $1 million.

Until May 7, you will have the option to gain Monopoly game pieces when you shop at an Albertsons-owned store. The overall goal of the game is to match a set of properties on a Monopoly game board to win a specific prize. Prizes range from free groceries or merchandise to $1 million.

Practically 2,300 stores across the United States will be offering game pieces to its customers. This year is the first year Safeway shoppers will be eligible to play. ACME, United Supermarkets, Star Market, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Pavilions, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and several smaller, local stores are all offering the Monopoly game pieces and a chance to win $1 million to its customers.

The contest in which people win millions of dollars has been a highly-anticipated event each year since it started 11 years ago. Since Albertsons is continually growing, the contest is continually growing as well. This year, the prizes are bigger as last year and the probability of winning is much higher than in previous years.

Albertsons Monopoly Odds of Winning

Now that you’ve read a bit about the contest, you may be thinking about trying your hand at winning. What are the odds of winning Albertsons Monopoly and taking home one of the $1 million grand prizes?

To win the grand prize of $1 million you need to find two of the hardest to find game pieces. Chances of finding one of these rare game pieces are now 1 in 404 million. So, that means (on the first try) your odds of getting both of the pieces necessary to win $1 million are more than two trillion to one, which aren’t greats odds.

However, it isn’t impossible to win. Additionally, like last year, Albertsons is offering six prizes valued at $1 million. Of course, there are the three $1 million cash prizes but the grocer is also offering three $1 million vacation home prizes as well. If these prizes go unclaimed, Albertsons then performs a second chance drawing for a shopper to get their $1 million.

Increasing Your Odds of Winning Albertsons Monopoly

As stated above, you’ll need to collect rare game pieces to win the grand prize. It isn’t very likely you’ll find one yourself. You are more likely to encounter “rare” games pieces through online trading. Some people trade game pieces to give themselves a better chance of winning one of the prizes (even if it is not the grand prize). It isn’t usually very hard to find someone willing to get rid of a “semi-rare” pieces that may complete a winning set for someone else.

That is only to win the $1 million cash prize or vacation home though. If you are okay claiming a smaller cash price, there are plenty of other rewards to be had. However, there are fewer of these opportunities this year. There will only be 67 million tickets available for free grocery products with values between $0.59 and $14.99 (compared to 112 million tickets last year).

In all reality, if you win anything from the Albertsons Monopoly game, it will likely be one of their smaller prizes, like gift cards, free grocery items, and other small cash prizes. You don’t pay to play though, so you’ve really got nothing to lose. Aside from buying your regular groceries, Albertsons Monopoly costs absolutely nothing for those who play. From now until May 7, when you purchase your groceries at an Albertsons grocer, you will get game pieces.

If you’re looking for a place to safely trade Albertsons Monopoly game pieces, head on over to the Saving Advice forums. 

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Albertsons Monopoly Alternate Method of Entry: Get FREE Tickets

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Albertsons Monopoly contest has begun again. People will be rushing to Albertsons-owned grocery and convenience stores in order to get their “free” game pieces. Obviously, you have to make a purchase to receive Monopoly game pieces in store, however, there are other alternative entries that you may be eligible for.

Qualified Albertsons Monopoly Entries

AMOE, or Alternate Method of Entry will begin on February 6, 2019. The game pieces can be purchased in participating Albertsons®, Safeway®, Pavilions®, Carrs®, Vons®, Randalls®, Eagle®, Pak ‘n Save®, Tom Thumb®, ACME Markets®, Jewel-Osco®, Shaw’s Supermarkets®, Star Markets®, United Supermarkets®, Market Street®, Amigos®, United Express®, Albertsons Market®, Lucky® (Southern California only) and Super Saver® stores (“Market Stores”) nationwide.

Interested customers must be at least 18 years of age and a legal U.S. resident to be eligible (All states are qualified except Florida).

Alternate Methods of Entry

1. No need to purchase tickets: Traditionally, all you have to do to be qualified for this Promotion, while game ticket supplies last, is make a purchase. This excludes lottery tickets, stamps, tobacco or alcohol products, or other products excluded by law, at any of the participating stores. A participant will receive bonus game tickets every time he/she purchases at any of the stores mentioned above. Online purchases are excluded. Bonus game tickets are available when the purchase of a participating product is made. See your local Albertsons-owned store for details.

2. Alternative entry method: You will receive one (1) Game Ticket and one (1) Bonus Game Ticket by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to MONOPOLY MON-09 Collect and Win Game Ticket Request, Attn: Promotions Coordinator, P.O. Box 965068, Marietta, GA 30066. Mail-in requests, including both outer envelope and SASE, must be handwritten and must be received no later than May 7, 2019. This is only available while ticket supplies last. Limit one request per envelope. Each request must be sent in a separate stamped envelopes with the information including the requestor’s first and last name, street address, city, state, and zip or postal code (name and address must match the return name and address on SASE) legibly handwritten in the upper left hand corner of the outer envelope. A separate MONOPOLY Collect and Win Employee Game will be held for Employees only.

3. To play: You must tear off the perforated portion to receive a special discount offer, online sweepstakes coupon code, instant prize grocery gift card, instant free product coupon or 2 free game ticket coupons. This comes with 4 game markers that can be used on the game board. You must moisten the glue strip on the back of the markers and the markers on the matching prize play area spaces on the game board. Do not glue or tape the game markers on the board permanently.

4. To win: The $1,000,000 Cash (30-year annuity) will be paid out in equal installments of $33,333.33 a year, with one initial payment and 29 additional annual payments with no interest accruing, or a single lump sum payment of $624,000 that will be awarded as a check. Everything else will be awarded as a check as well.

5. Ending of promotion: The scheduled end date for the game materials will be on May 7, 2019. Unclaimed Prizes will not be awarded.

Second Chance Drawings

If you’ve been following Albertsons Monopoly for some time now, you know the grocer also offers second-chance drawings for its shoppers. You can enter your Monopoly codes online at www.shopplaywin.com for a second chance at winning the game.

This seems like an extra step that most people don’t want to take. However, keep in mind, a woman won the $1 million cash prize by filing for her second-chance drawing. There have also been several other large prizes awarded through the second-chance option.

Readers, are you searching for an Albertsons Monopoly game piece? Visit the Saving Advice forums game piece trading thread. 

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