mcdonald’s Monopoly Game Returns in 2025, Armed with New Security After $24 Million Scam
NEW YORK – September 29, 2025 – McDonald’s is resurrecting it’s iconic Monopoly promotion for the first time as the exposure of the “McMillions” scam, a multi-year fraud that saw an insider steal $24 million in prizes. The game will launch with important security upgrades designed to prevent a repeat of the elaborate scheme, which captivated the nation and led to multiple convictions.
The return of Monopoly in 2025 marks a strategic move for McDonald’s, aiming to recapture lapsed customers and bolster brand loyalty while testing the effectiveness of its enhanced security measures. Following the scandal, the fast-food giant discontinued the Monopoly game in 2015, opting for alternative promotions like Game Time Gold.Now, customers will collect and redeem both physical peel-off stickers and digital pieces, all tracked through the McDonald’s app with new safeguards and autonomous audits.
Players will have the chance to win a variety of prizes,including $1 million cash,a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited,one million American Airlines miles,dream vacations,and $10,000 Lowe’s shopping sprees. More than 30 menu items will feature game pieces, and the app will offer bonus chances and simplified reward tracking. Preregistering within the app provides customers with additional reward points and increased opportunities to play.
The “McMillions” scam, which unfolded over a decade, involved a former McDonald’s employee who provided winning game pieces to associates in exchange for cash. The scheme defrauded countless customers and tarnished the reputation of the beloved promotion.
Recent months have seen McDonald’s regain momentum in U.S. sales through prosperous movie tie-ins and new menu offerings. Analysts believe the Monopoly comeback could further accelerate this positive trend, while together demonstrating the company’s commitment to preventing future fraud.
