PHOENIX (Nov. 16, 2009) — With the Millionaire Raffle Holiday Edition Early Bird drawing just three days away, the Arizona Lottery is recruiting three Millionaire Raffle ticket holders  to prepare some real ‘early birds’ for the chance at a prize anyone would gobble up.

Millionaire Raffle ticket holders that stop by on Wednesday afternoon at a Phoenix Fry’s location will be entered into a drawing to complete a ‘feather-raising’ task that will net one of them a $500 Fry’s gift card. Three finalists will roll up their sleeves, don a pair of kitchen gloves and hair net, and prepare and stuff a Thanksgiving turkey in a timed race. The Arizona Lottery will provide all of the fixings for a tasty turkey – from seasonings and a mirepoix to a bowl of prepared stuffing – and leave the rest up to the contestants.

Turkeys will be donated to the Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) to mark the occasion. Contestants will be able to take their turkey home in an ice chest to enjoy as an “early bird” meal.

WHAT:           Arizona Lottery Millionaire Raffle Holiday Edition Early Bird “Stuff It!” Contest

WHEN:           Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

·         4-4:30 p.m.: Final ticket purchase and/or contest entry

·         4:35 p.m.: Contestants announced

·         4:45 p.m.: Race begins

WHERE:         Fry’s

                        4724 N. 20th St., Phoenix

You must be at least 21 to purchase or redeem tickets. The Arizona Lottery reminds everyone to please play responsibly.