Lone Star Smokeout Platinum Sweepstakes Official Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
Sweepstakes. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING. Eligibility:
Open to legal U.S. residents 18 years-of-age or older as of the date of entry (the
“Entrant”). Void where prohibited or restricted by applicable law, and all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Winners are responsible for any
taxes, customs, duties, and like amounts connected with the prizes.
How to play: Starting at 10:00 AM CST December 7, 2025, and ending at 12:00 PM
CST December 14, 2025 (the “Sweepstakes Window”), enter for a chance to win two
(2) Three day Platinum Wristbands (entry tickets) to Lone Star Smokeout taking
place April 24, 25, and 26, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas located at 1
AT&T Way, Arlington, Texas with an approximate retail value of $3,128.00
($1,356.00 per ticket plus $200.00 in fees (alcohol excluded) by clicking on the
promotion link on the December 7, 2025 Instagram post from Lone Star Smokeout,
and following Lone Star Smokeout and tagging one friend at
https://www.instagram.com/lonestarsmokeout (“Promotion Site”) announcing this
Sweepstakes. The Entrant will be the person owning the handle who has followed
Lone Star Smokeout on Instagram. To enter without purchase: on a postcard or a
card that is no smaller than 3 ½ x 5 inches and no larger than 4 ¼ x 6 inches, legibly
handwrite your complete name, mailing address, email address, phone number and
date of birth and mail with proper postage to: Lone Star Smokeout Platinum
Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60640. All write-in
entries must be postmarked by December 14, 2025, and received by 11:00 AM CST
December 17, 2025. There is a limit of one (1) write-in entry per envelope/postcard.
Each envelope/postcard is considered one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. No
mechanical reproductions will be accepted. Write-in entries must contain all entry
fields outlined above; otherwise, they are void and will not be eligible to win.
One (1) winner will be randomly chosen from all entries. The winner will be
contacted by Instagram Direct Message or email depending on entry method at or
about 2:00 PM CST December 17, 2025. Sponsor’s team will coordinate prize
delivery or pick up by email. Government issued identification required for prize
pick up.
Regardless of the entry method used to enter the Sweepstakes, there is a limit of
one entry per Entrant for the entire Sweepstakes Window. Any attempt by an
Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different
identities, and/or any other methods will void that Entrant’s entry and that Entrant
may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes. Entries submitted by anyone other than
the Entrant are void. In case of dispute as to the identity of any Entrant, entry will be
declared made by the registered name and address on such entry. Any potential
prize winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that such person is the
prize winner.
How to claim your prize: The Winner will be notified as indicated above at or about
2:00 PM CST December 17, 2025. The winner will be required to provide their full
name, email address and respond within 24 hours to remain eligible. Failure to
respond within the applicable time period will result in forfeiture of the prize and
Sponsor will have the option and not the obligation to award the prize to an alternate
winner. Sponsor will require the prize winner to execute an affidavit of eligibility,
publicity release (except where prohibited), liability waiver and/or IRS Form W-9

prior to the delivery of any prize (collectively, "Affidavit"). Should winner use less
than the full prize, the value of the prize for tax purposes will not be reduced. If the
prize winner does not respond to the notification within 24 hours, is found to be
ineligible, fails to provide adequate information, or fails to execute the Affidavit or
other documentation required by Sponsor and/or the prize notification is returned as
undeliverable, the Sponsor may consider such prize winner to have forfeited the
prize, and another prize winner may be selected in the sole discretion of
Sponsor. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or
incorrect entries or notices even if caused by human error on the part of Sponsor.
Sponsor will coordinate redemption of prize by way of a mutually agreeable method.
A valid government issued ID may be required to be presented to claim the prize.
Total approximate retail value of the prize is $3,128.00. Please note, no alcohol,
travel, transportation or accommodations are included in the prize.
General Provisions: No prize substitutions allowed and no cash alternatives or
refunds are available. Prizes are non-transferable. No Prize includes alcoholic
beverages. Prize does not include ground transportation, or alcoholic beverages.
Except where prohibited by law, participation in this promotion and/or acceptance of
any prize constitutes permission to use winner’s name, hometown, likeness and
photograph for advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.
All entries become Sponsor’s property, if applicable, and will not be returned or
acknowledged.
All Employees of Smokeout Festivals LLC (“Sponsor”) and Lettuce Entertain You
Enterprises, Inc., their respective agencies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and
promotion agencies, and members of the immediate families and household
members of each are not eligible. Odds of winning prize depend on the number of
eligible entries received.
By participating, Entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these official rules and
all Sponsor decisions. By participating and/or accepting the prize, Entrants/winners
agree to release Sponsor and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., and its
respective affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees, and agents as stated
herein from any and all liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind
caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use, and/or misuse of
any prize or participation in this promotion or in prize-related activities and that
Sponsor may use Entrant’s name, likeness and submitted photograph (if applicable)
for advertising and publicity purposes, in any and all media now or hereafter known,
without further notice or compensation (except where prohibited by law). Winners
acknowledge that neither Sponsor nor its agents have made, nor are in any manner
responsible or liable for, any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or
implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize.
In the event of a dispute over the identity of an online entrant, Entry will be deemed
submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail account of the e-mail
address submitted at time of Entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the
natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider,
on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution,
etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated
with the submitted e-mail address. Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action
arising out of or in connection with this Promotion shall be resolved individually,
without resort to any form of class action.  This Promotion shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Illinois, regardless of conflicts of laws principles. Any action or litigation concerning this Promotion shall take place
exclusively in the federal or state courts sitting in Cook County, Illinois, and each
Entrant expressly consents to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and waives
all defenses of lack of jurisdiction and inconvenient forum with respect to such
courts. Each Entrant agrees to service of process by mail or other method
acceptable under the laws of the State of Illinois. ANY CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND/OR
AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
ENTERING THIS PROMOTION. REGISTERED PARTICIPANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY
RIGHTS OR CLAIMS TO ATTORNEY'S FEES, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ENTRANT, WHETHER FORESEEABLE
OR NOT AND WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
For the name of the winner, available after December 20, 2025 please send a self-
addressed stamped envelope by April 1, 2026 to Lettuce Entertain You c/o Lone Star
Smokeout Platinum December Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Rd. Suite 116,
Chicago, IL 60640. Sponsor: Smokeout Festivals LLC, 5419 N. Sheridan Road Suite
116 Chicago, IL 60640.