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Best Sweepstakes of 2010

Readers Pick the Best Sweepstakes of 2010 in About.com Contests 2011 RCAs

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What were the best sweepstakes of 2010? Out of the thousands of exciting sweepstakes that ran in 2010, About.com readers have nominated the best of the best. Read about the 5 most exciting sweepstakes of the year.

1. HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes 2010 - Best Sweepstakes of 2010

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The HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes 2010 gave entrants the chance to win a stunning $2 million home in New Mexico. The prize included the home in Sandia Park, New Mexico, home furnishings, merchandise, a 2010 GMC Terrain automobile, an "HGTV Dream Play Home", and $500,000 cash. You can see this amazing prize for yourself by checking out the photos of the 2010 HGTV Dream Home.

2. HGTV Urban Oasis Sweepstakes 2010 - Runner-Up for Best 2010 Sweepstakes

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2010 was the first year that the Urban Oasis Sweepstakes was offered, but I hope it won't be the last. The grand prize in this mega sweepstakes was a home located in the Residences at W New York-Downtown and featured in the "HGTV Urban Oasis" special, including home furnishings, artwork, and merchandise, and an 2010 Acura ZDX automobile OR $850,000 cash instead of the home portion of the prize. The total prize value was up to $1,506,905.

3. Trump Time is Money Sweepstakes - Top 5 Best Sweepstakes for 2010

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The Trump Time is Money Sweepstakes ran from April 26th through October 31st, 2010. It gave entrants the chance to win a cash prize of $100,000 plus lots of other prizes including a $10,000 Ivanka's Jewelry gift card, home entertainment centers, and more.

4. Doritos & Pepsi Max Crash the Superbowl Contest - Top 5 Best 2010 Sweepstakes

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Every year, Doritos awards creative people who can put together a winning commercial with the chance to have their commercial appear during the Super Bowl, plus a huge cash prize. This year, Doritos teamed up with Pepsi Max to offer even more, and bigger, prizes in the Doritos and Pepsi Max Crash the Superbowl Contest. The grand prizes were worth up to $2 million!

5. Corona Beach Getaway Sweepstakes - Top 5 Best Sweepstakes of 2010

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The Corona Beach Getaway Sweepstakes ran from May 3 - September 10, 2010. It gave away 100 exciting vacations to the Grand Oasis Resort in Cancun, Mexico, including airfare, hotel, and 3 meals per day. Each trip was worth about $3,000.

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