Reluctant couple finally accepts $1 million prize

Published 9:00 pm Sunday, July 8, 2001

Associated Press

TURNERSVILLE, N.J. – A couple who had refused a $1 million sweepstakes prize because they thought it was a scam have gone public to accept the money.

Glen and Gloria Sims appeared on NBC’s “Today” show today where they were announced as the winners of H&R Block’s Million Dollar Giveaway.

The Sewell couple had thought the phone calls telling them they had won were part of a scam and they refused the prize.

It was only after the Kansas City, Mo.-based tax preparer went to the media, including “Today” that the couple was convinced.

They came forward Thursday, a day before the prize would have expired.

They were picked at random from 17 million entrants. They’ll receive $50,000 each year for 20 years before taxes.

Glen Sims said he’s looking for a new car.