Lone Star Holiday 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 9:00 AM CST December 29, 2025, and ending at 12:00 PM

CST January 13, 2026 (the “Sweepstakes Window”), enter for a chance to win two

(2) Three day VIP tickets (alcohol excluded) to the 2026 Lone Star Smokeout taking

place April, 24 and 25 and 26, 2026 at the parking lot adjacent to AT&T Stadium at 1 AT&T

Way Arlington, TX 76011 with an approximate retail value of $2,800.00 ($1,400.00

per ticket (alcohol excluded), a three night stay (April 24, 25 and 26, 2026) including

room fees and taxes only (all other charges excluded) at a Sponsor-chosen Arlington,

TX hotel (approximate retail value of $1,000.00) as selected and purchased by

Sponsor, and Hurtado BBQ gift card (with an approximate retail value not to

exceed $100,  (2) Ranger baseball tickets to the game on sunday April 26,  approximate retail value of ($200.00/ $100 per ticket) by clicking

on the promotion link, following Lone Star Smokeout on Instagram at

https://www.instagram.com/lonestarsmokeout and providing your email address

@lonestarsmokeout, on Instagram, or on the Lone Star Smokeout page

announcing this Sweepstakes posted on December 29, 2025, and during the

Sweepstakes Window at https://www.instagram.com/windycitysmokeout/ and

https://facebook.com/lonestarsmokeout (“Promotion Sites”). Entrant must provide

their email address to be notified if a winner with an option to opt-in to future

Sponsor email communications. YOU MAY OPT OUT AT ANY TIME. The Entrant will

be the person owning the handle who has provided their email address. 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 Flyaway Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 105,

Chicago, IL 60640. All write-in entries must be postmarked by January 13, 2026,

and received by 11:00 AM CST January 17, 2026. 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 email at or about 12:00 PM CST January 17, 2026. Sponsor’s team will

coordinate prize delivery or pick up by email.

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 via email at or about 12:00 PM

CST January 17, 2026. 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 each portion of the prize. Total approximate

retail value of the prize is $4,100.00.

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 Windy City Smokeout 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 January 17, 2025 please send a self-

addressed stamped envelope by April 24, 2026 to Lettuce Entertain You c/o Lone Star

Smokeout Flyaway Sweepstakes, 5419 N. Sheridan Rd. Suite 105, Chicago, IL

60640. Sponsor: Windy City Smokeout LLC, 5419 N. Sheridan Road Suite 116

Chicago, IL 60640.