

Sango Japanese restaurant is owned by a 1st generation Japanse. It has a monthly drawing to award 10 customers with $10 gift card each. Winners can apply the gift card to the meal purchasing. There is a small glass bowl that you can drop in the business card or fill out customer survey card to participate the drawing. After 3 or 4 cards, I got picked up last year and had a free meal. Then I stop participating for several month because I didn't want owner to feel I am a greedy guy.
I visited the restaurant in February. On the way out, I saw the glass bowl and gave it try again. I didn't come back until March 15 when buying another meal. I was surprised to see my name on list again. Lucky me?
3 years ago, Coke had a drawing in CA supermarkets which even didn't require buying anything. Athough I am a Code drinker, I didn't buy any Coke that day but did fill out the form. Several months later I was notified I was one of the winners. I had to grabbed a friend to go with me because the award was for 2 persons to have a 3 days/2 nights free Carnival Cruise to Mexico. All meals were included except the tips.
The only thing I am still lacking is Lottery. I am waiting to hit the jackpot.