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About Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House is a direct marketing company that markets magazine subscriptions and some merchandise, including kitchen gadgets, with sweepstakes and prize-based games. Its casino-style games include slots, keno, quizzes, scratch-offs, solitaire and others.
Pros & Cons
- Daily sweepstakes
- Friendly service
- Free to enter
- Marketing overload
- Slim odds
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Read full reviewWhat is Publishers Clearing House?
Publishers Clearing House is a sweepstakes and marketing company. Since it was founded, Publishers Clearing House has awarded more than $483 million in prizes.
The company awards between $3 million to more than $13 million in prizes annually, and at least $10,000 in major prizes are awarded each month. The SuperPrizes that range from $1 million to $10 million are awarded at least three times per year. In addition to cash prizes, the company awards winning entrants with cars, computers, gift cards and more.
How does Publishers Clearing House work?
You can enter to win Publishers Clearing House contests online, by phone and by mail. You can play games and enter the sweepstakes online through mobile devices, tablets or desktop computers. The company’s suite of digital properties receives more than 5 million daily visits and around 2 billion monthly page views. According to the company, someone wins a prize every 10 minutes, and you can enter to win daily.
Entrants must be 18 years or older, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win a prize in any amount. Players who choose to purchase magazine subscriptions or merchandise do not receive an advantage over those who do not make a purchase. Shopper benefits include installment pricing, special offers, frequent discounts and a 100% satisfaction guaranteed policy.
Is Publishers Clearing House free?
Publishers Clearing House does not charge its players to enter sweepstakes or play games, and there is no fee to collect a prize. You can purchase a variety of products and merchandise that range in price, however.
If a company contacts you claiming to be Publishers Clearing House and requesting money to claim a prize, it is most likely a scam.
Publishers Clearing House FAQ
How does Publishers Clearing House notify winners?
What happens if you win Publishers Clearing House and you’re not home?
Where does Publishers Clearing House money come from?
Does anybody really win Publishers Clearing House?
Is Publishers Clearing House real?
It’s rare to be able to enter to win cash prizes with no purchase necessary, but Publishers Clearing House offers that opportunity. The company does have some merchandise and magazine subscription offers with customer perks, but buying products does not increase your chances of winning. While Publishers Clearing House is legitimate, it does send its subscribers lots of marketing communication, and the overall odds of winning large prizes are small.
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Publishers Clearing House Company Information
- Company Name:
- Publishers Clearing House
- Website:
- www.pch.com