Californians could win up to $1.5 million as Gavin Newsom announces COVID vaccine lottery

Publisher: Sacramento Bee

Vaccinated Californians could win up to $1.5 million in a lottery Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday, part of a $116.5 million effort to convince more Golden State residents to get their COVID-19 shots. Ten Californians who got at least one dose will split a $15 million pot on June 15. Vaccinated Californians will also be automatically entered for chances to win $50,000, with 15 winners drawn June 4 and the rest drawn June 11.