McDonald’s is bringing back its iconic Monopoly game in the United States on October 6, 2025, for the first time since the infamous “ McMillions ” scam, which saw $24 million in prizes stolen by an insider and his criminal network. This fan-favorite promotion returns after nearly 10 years away, having been shelved following the exposure of one of the biggest frauds in corporate marketing history.

The Monopoly promotion, first introduced in 1987, became a marketing phenomenon , offering customers the chance to win prizes ranging from free meals to houses, cars, and million-dollar cash jackpots. However, from 1989 to 2001 , the game was marred by a vast conspiracy led by Jerome P. Jacobson , a security officer who managed the distribution of winning pieces. Jacobson, known as “Uncle

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