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Four (4) prizes (collectively the \u201cNational Prizes\u201d) will be awarded in this Sweepstakes as detailed in this section.<\/p>\n

1. Grand Prize Winner. The first Entrant chosen in the Drawings will be named the \u201cGrand Prize Winner\u201d and awarded USD $10,000 presented in the form of a check. The approximate retail value (\u201cARV\u201d) of the prize is USD $10,000.<\/p>\n

2. Second Place Winner. The second Entrant chosen in the Drawings will be named the \u201cSecond Place Winner\u201d and awarded USD $5,000 presented in the form of a check. The ARV of this prize is USD $5,000.<\/p>\n

3. Third Place Winner. The third Entrant chosen in the Drawings will be named the \u201cThird Place Winner\u201d and awarded USD $5,000 presented in the form of a check. The ARV of this prize is USD $5,000.<\/p>\n

4. Fourth Place Winner. The fourth Entrant chosen in the Drawings will be named the \u201cFourth Place Winner\u201d and awarded USD $5,000 presented in the form of a check. The ARV of this prize is USD $5,000.<\/p>\n

The ARV of all national prizes being awarded in the Sweepstakes is USD $25,000.<\/p>\n

LOCAL PRIZES<\/p>\n

In addition to the prizes described above, Local Prizes may be awarded by random drawing, in the Publication\u2019s sole and absolute discretion. Local Prizes, if applicable, as well as the date of any random drawings for such Local Prizes, are detailed in Exhibit B.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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