Here is some essential information on the 2009 McDonalds Monopoly Game in the USA:

Residents of the following Countries can enter the US game:

• U.S.
• Guam
• Saipan
• Canada

Residents of the following Countries CAN NOT enter the US game:

• Puerto Rico
• American Samoa
• Other countries/territories where prohibited by Law

Additionally The following Restrictions Apply to the US Game:

• The online game is restricted to persons aged 13 or older
• Online Game not available in Guam
• Online Game not available in Saipan
• Text play not available in Canada

Promotion Start And End Dates

• Game begins 6th of October 2009 (10/6/2009)
• In-Store Game ends 2nd of November 2009 (11/02/2009) or while supplies last
• Online Game ends 16th of November 2009 (11/16/2009) at 11:59:59 pm ET (Eastern Time)

You can find the full set of official rules at participating McDonald's stores, which will outline prizes, ARVs, odds, and how to play without purchase.

If you land on Chance in the online game you could receive a prize the as a result of a Monopoly dice roll to occur the following day.

A roll of two sixes (6 + 6) results in a $1 Million prize, payable as $50,000 per year for 20 years without interest, for any result other than 2 sixes, the winner receives $10,000.

The $1 Million daily draws for the USA and Canada will run online from 12:00:00 midnight Eastern Time (ET) on the 6th of October 2009 (10/6/2009) to 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the 2nd of November 2009 (11/2/2009)

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

If you want to work for McDonalds in the USA, they now have a really neat online application process.

Simply visit http://www.mcstate.com/careers/ select the state you want to work in from the drop down box, and then choose the role you want apply for i.e. Crew, Management, Support or Any (the latter being any job role).

It will the ask you to choose a town or city in the state you want to work in and you can fill out their online form for the job you want to apply for. Really nice and easy!

If you want to work for McDonalds in the UK, there is a similar online application form here: http://www.mcdcareers.co.uk/html/apply.htm

Of course you don't have to apply online in either case - personally I find it easier, but you can just show up at the restaurant you want to work in, fill out an application form there and then and be on your way to a sparkling new career.