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Colorado announces its own $1 million COVID vaccine lottery

John Frank

Illustration of a bandaid shaped like a dollar on a person's shoulder — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled Tuesday the Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drive, a five-week sweepstakes program modeled after Ohio’s that will reward five mega-lucky Coloradans with $1 million each for getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

How it works: Winners, who must be 18 years or older, will be announced on Fridays, starting June 4.

If you’ve received at least one vaccine, you’ve been automatically enrolled in the lottery through the state’s health department.
The last drawing will be Wednesday, July 7. Get your shot by June 30 to qualify.

By the numbers: The odds of winning are super slim at 1 in 500,000, Polis estimates. But hey, that's still a chance!

What he’s saying: "If you have been delaying plans to get vaccinated or are still on the fence, now is the time to swing big. It could transform your life," Polis said. "Buy a new home. Take that vacation. Take six months off. Do whatever you like. $1 million goes a long way."

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