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California vaccine lottery: First drawings are June 4

Everything you need to know about Vax for the Win

California vaccine lottery: First drawings are June 4

Everything you need to know about Vax for the Win

All right. So we've got the first five numbers. And again, these are unique numeric identifiers that connect to a name. So they're real winners here. $50,000. Each one of these balls represents $50,000. Check that individuals when they get their second shot. There's always a stipulation. We want people follow through. And so with that, we will start with number eight 18, 18. You are? We'll find out. Number 18 18. No, Mendocino County. How quick you are to find Mendocino County. All eyes on me. That's an easy one. Look, alright God, look at that. Look at that. You spend that much time. We got number 25. 20. Where is number 25 from? Here you go. Oh, Los Angeles. Angeles, you shouldn't have any trouble. Look, we got some L. A. Folks here. I love it. There you go. Look at that. All right. Number 43 Orderly. Where's 43? Uh huh. Santa clara. Look at that. I like the distribution that some santa clara fans there. Santa Clara University graduate here. We appreciate that. Santa cruz right there. Well done. Number three. Number three. Where's number three? Oh, look at that Alameda. You know where Alameda is? All right now, come on stick of the bear. Right about santa claus. Look at that. Look at And uh, in the first five, number five goes to number 48 48 years. San Diego. You go, all right. All right. As are good.
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California vaccine lottery: First drawings are June 4

Everything you need to know about Vax for the Win

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced cash incentives to encourage more people in the state to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as lottery drawings to reward people who have already been vaccinated.The $116.5 million vaccine incentive program, known as Vax for the Win, creates two money pots -- $100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for the next 2 million people who go and receive a vaccine, and $16.5 million in cash prizes for 40 winners.The cash prizes, the first of which were announced Friday, June 4, are available to those who are at least partially vaccinated.Friday's winners are being identified by anonymous number and the county they live in. The state says it will then reach out to winners and request their approval to share their information publicly.Here are the numbers and counties for Friday's Vax for the Win winners:18 - Mendocino County25 - Los Angeles County43 - Santa Clara County3 - Alameda County48 - San Diego County17 - Los Angeles County16 - San Francisco County41 - Orange County1 - Santa Clara County37 - Los Angeles County12 - San Diego County39 - San Luis Obispo County45 - San Diego County6 - San Francisco County40 - Santa Clara CountyThis content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.What are the California vaccine lottery prizes? Who is eligible?The grand prize: $1.5 millionTen people on June 15 will find out if they will receive the grand prize of $1.5 million. To be eligible, you must be at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.More than 21 million Californians 12 years or older were at least partially vaccinated as of Thursday, according to the state's dashboard.$50,000 FridaysThere will be two Fridays -- June 4 and June 15 -- where 15 people each day will receive cash prizes of $50,000.You are eligible for the lottery prize if you live in California, are at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.Who is not eligible for California's COVID vaccine lottery?Incarcerated people and those who live out of state are not eligible.How will winners be notified?The California Department of Public Health will notify people who win the cash prizes.Will the winners' names be made public?Names will not be announced during the drawings. Winners will get the chance to either decline having their name be made public or decline the prize altogether.How will the cash prize be disbursed?The State Controller's Office will handle disbursements. If the winner owes any back taxes, child support payments or liens, that could affect how much you receive.Does U.S. citizenship impact eligibility?State officials said immigration status does not affect eligibility for the prizes.What are the $50 cash cards for those planning on getting the vaccine?Starting May 27, the first 2 million eligible Californians to start and complete their vaccination series can receive a card of their choice:A $50 virtual card (which can be spent online, in-store where major debit cards are accepted, or added to a mobile wallet to be used to shop in-stores that accept mobile wallets),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Kroger (which includes Ralphs, Food 4 Less and Foods Co.),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Albertsons (which includes Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Andronico's Community Markets).You can receive these cash cards if you live in the state, are at least 12 years of age and get vaccinated starting on or after May 27.Again, incarcerated people and those out of state cannot receive cash cards.This card program only lasts until the first 2 million people start or complete the process. Californians who are already fully vaccinated are NOT eligible for the cash cards program.It can take up to five business days to receive the cash card.If you do not have a mobile phone, email address or permanent address, you can call 1-833-993-3873 to receive a physical card. But the state says you should wait 7-10 days after your vaccination before calling.How is the prize money being paid for?The money will initially be coming from California's general fund. The state expects, however, to get some of that back from federal COVID-19 relief funding.Where can I learn more information about the COVID-19 vaccine prize money?The state's Vax for the Win website has more information about the $15 million in prizes, $50,000 Fridays and $50 cards.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced cash incentives to encourage more people in the state to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as lottery drawings to reward people who have already been vaccinated.

The $116.5 million vaccine incentive program, known as Vax for the Win, creates two money pots -- $100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for the next 2 million people who go and receive a vaccine, and $16.5 million in cash prizes for 40 winners.

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The cash prizes, the first of which were announced Friday, June 4, are available to those who are at least partially vaccinated.

Friday's winners are being identified by anonymous number and the county they live in. The state says it will then reach out to winners and request their approval to share their information publicly.

Here are the numbers and counties for Friday's Vax for the Win winners:

  • 18 - Mendocino County
  • 25 - Los Angeles County
  • 43 - Santa Clara County
  • 3 - Alameda County
  • 48 - San Diego County
  • 17 - Los Angeles County
  • 16 - San Francisco County
  • 41 - Orange County
  • 1 - Santa Clara County
  • 37 - Los Angeles County
  • 12 - San Diego County
  • 39 - San Luis Obispo County
  • 45 - San Diego County
  • 6 - San Francisco County
  • 40 - Santa Clara County

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

What are the California vaccine lottery prizes? Who is eligible?

The grand prize: $1.5 million

Ten people on June 15 will find out if they will receive the grand prize of $1.5 million. To be eligible, you must be at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.

More than 21 million Californians 12 years or older were at least partially vaccinated as of Thursday, according to the state's dashboard.

$50,000 Fridays

There will be two Fridays -- June 4 and June 15 -- where 15 people each day will receive cash prizes of $50,000.

You are eligible for the lottery prize if you live in California, are at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.

Who is not eligible for California's COVID vaccine lottery?

Incarcerated people and those who live out of state are not eligible.

How will winners be notified?

The California Department of Public Health will notify people who win the cash prizes.

Will the winners' names be made public?

Names will not be announced during the drawings. Winners will get the chance to either decline having their name be made public or decline the prize altogether.

How will the cash prize be disbursed?

The State Controller's Office will handle disbursements. If the winner owes any back taxes, child support payments or liens, that could affect how much you receive.

Does U.S. citizenship impact eligibility?

State officials said immigration status does not affect eligibility for the prizes.

What are the $50 cash cards for those planning on getting the vaccine?

Starting May 27, the first 2 million eligible Californians to start and complete their vaccination series can receive a card of their choice:

  • A $50 virtual card (which can be spent online, in-store where major debit cards are accepted, or added to a mobile wallet to be used to shop in-stores that accept mobile wallets),
  • Or a $50 grocery gift card from Kroger (which includes Ralphs, Food 4 Less and Foods Co.),
  • Or a $50 grocery gift card from Albertsons (which includes Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Andronico's Community Markets).

You can receive these cash cards if you live in the state, are at least 12 years of age and get vaccinated starting on or after May 27.

Again, incarcerated people and those out of state cannot receive cash cards.

This card program only lasts until the first 2 million people start or complete the process. Californians who are already fully vaccinated are NOT eligible for the cash cards program.

It can take up to five business days to receive the cash card.

If you do not have a mobile phone, email address or permanent address, you can call 1-833-993-3873 to receive a physical card. But the state says you should wait 7-10 days after your vaccination before calling.

How is the prize money being paid for?

The money will initially be coming from California's general fund. The state expects, however, to get some of that back from federal COVID-19 relief funding.

Where can I learn more information about the COVID-19 vaccine prize money?

The state's Vax for the Win website has more information about the $15 million in prizes, $50,000 Fridays and $50 cards.