New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce Listen Now: The Big Flop
May 23, 2025
Delve into the bizarre saga behind the McDonald's Monopoly game. Discover how a thrilling promotion spiraled into a decade-long scam orchestrated by a McDonald's security chief. Unravel the twists of a master manipulator who turned a beloved game into a multimillion-dollar fraud. It's a captivating story of greed that reveals the chaos lurking behind America's favorite fast-food promotion.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Jerome Jacobson's Inside Job
- Jerome Jacobson, McDonald's security chief, orchestrated a massive inside job exploiting the Monopoly game.
- This scam turned the popular promotion into a multi-million dollar fraud, far beyond simple mascot antics.
Monopoly Draws Big Crowds and Risks
- The McDonald's Monopoly game promised huge prizes like houses and cars, driving immense customer excitement.
- However, the allure masked the vulnerability that allowed a decade-long theft scheme to flourish.
Frustration with Repeating Pieces
- Comedians Ify Wadiwe and Beth Stelling recall the frustrating repetition of Monopoly pieces with repeated Park Place matches.
- The game kept players hooked by always feeling close to winning, but most ended with disappointment.