Season 3 Bonus Episode

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McDonald's Monopoly History

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In this episode of Fine Dining: The Quest to Compare All Restaurants to Chili's:

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○ This week, we peel back the golden arches on one of the biggest promotions in fast-food history: McDonald’s Monopoly. From the McMillions scandal that rocked the 2000s to the shocking odds that make the Powerball look generous, this episode dives deep into the strange world where fries meet finance. We explore the sweepstakes mechanics, the global variations, and the jaw-dropping aftermath of McDonald’s paying out on a possibly fraudulent million-dollar game piece sent to St. Jude’s.

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Host: Michael Ornelas

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Music by: James McEnelly

Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez

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Segment Transitions Voice by: Sandy Rose