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Mind Blowing Giveaway Monthly Recap: July & August 2020

Written by Accel Entertainment | Aug 25, 2020 2:00:00 PM

The Mind Blowing Giveaway had an exciting month, with a double prize period for July & August! Let’s do a quick check in with the Mind Blowing Giveaway.

By the Numbers (Thus Far)

Number of Participating Locations: 804

Number of Total Entries Made: 379,507

Number of Players Entered: 13,539

Number of Winners (through end of August): 135

Amount of Money Given Away (through end of August): $162,800

March’s Big Winners

Looking back to the month of March, we have five winners to congratulate! In March, we gave out $1,000 to three Instant Winners, and $20,000 to one winner from Northern Illinois and one winner from Southern Illinois to be used on remodeling their dream kitchens.

Mike B. was our first Instant Winner in March. Mike won $1,000 by entering at My Place Bar & Grill in McHenry.

Peter U. was our second Instant Winner in March. Peter won $1,000 by entering at The Corner Tap in Stockton.

Raquel D. was our third Instant Winner in March. Raquel won $1,000 by entering at Mr. D's 12th Street Rag in Berwyn.

Steven M. was our grand prize winner from the Northern Illinois region. Steven won $20,000 to spend on remodeling his dream kitchen after making the winning entry at One Stop Smokers Shop in Galesburg.

As for the Southern Illinois region, Melanie B. was our grand prize winner. Melanie brought home the bacon and $20,000 when she made the winning entry at Starship Billiards Parlor in Springfield.

Prizes, Prizes, Prizes

The grand prize for July & August is $25,000 that can be put towards paying down your mortgage or your rent! As with every grand prize in the Mind Blowing Giveaway, there will be one winner chosen from the Northern Illinois region and one winner chosen from the Southern Illinois region. Find a place to enter today!

Earlier this month, the public was welcomed to vote on the featured grand prize for September. After a week of voting, the results are in. The winner is … the Utilities Bundle! Winners will receive $20,000 to cover the costs of their electric, gas, water, and phone bills. Patrons will get the chance to win this exciting prize when they enter at a participating location beginning September 1.

Also beginning September 1, patrons will have the opportunity to vote on the featured prize for October. Be sure to check out aeplayer.com or keep up with us on social media to cast your vote and let your voice be heard.