# Publishers Clearing House

> Publishers Clearing House combines sweepstakes, casual games, advertising and shopping. Founded in 1953 as a magazine subscription marketer, the brand now operates through PCH Digital, LLC under ARB Interactive following a 2025 bankruptcy asset sale. Its current site offers ad-supported play, paid memberships, merchandise and no-purchase entry methods defined by individual giveaway rules.

- **Founded:** 1953
- **Headquarters:** Miami, United States
- **Founders:** Harold Mertz (Co-founder), LuEsther Mertz (Co-founder), Joyce Mertz-Gilmore (Co-founder)
- **Products:** PCH Sweepstakes, Prize Patrol, PCH Games, Watch & Win, PCH Memberships
- **Notable:** Built a nationally recognized filmed-winner advertising format., Reported more than $500 million awarded over its history in its 2025 bankruptcy materials., The asset-sale adviser said the 2025 transaction preserved the operating business and repaid the secured creditor in full.

## Products & services

- **PCH Sweepstakes** — Cash and merchandise giveaways governed by promotion-specific rules, including no-purchase entry methods.
- **Prize Patrol** — In-person winner presentations whose filmed reactions became part of PCH advertising; the company documents a filmed delivery in 1988.
- **PCH Games** — Account-based casual games with short ads and entries toward the advertised weekly grand prize.
- **Watch & Win** — Video viewing earns entries into weekly prize drawings.
- **PCH Memberships** — As observed October 21, 2026: Silver $10, Gold $25, Platinum $60 and Diamond $150 monthly, bundling entries and tier-dependent perks.
- **PCH Shop and Quick Packs** — Branded merchandise and optional one-time bundles offering digital goods, premium game access and promotional entries.
- **PCH CashBack** — Members-only shopping rewards; PCH advertises a network of more than 900 retailers.
- **PCH/Media** — Advertising and audience-data services connecting brands and agencies with registered consumers; described in the 2025 acquisition materials.

## Achievements

- Built a nationally recognized filmed-winner advertising format.
- Reported more than $500 million awarded over its history in its 2025 bankruptcy materials.
- The asset-sale adviser said the 2025 transaction preserved the operating business and repaid the secured creditor in full.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — Legacy company filed Chapter 11 on April 9; the FTC separately began distributing more than $18 million in consumer refunds.
- **2025-07** — Asset transfer to ARB-controlled PCH Digital became effective July 15 following court approval of the $7.1 million sale.
- **2025-09** — Owen O’Donoghue appointed CEO; company announced a bankruptcy-remote Prize Protection Program for future awards.
- **2025-12** — Bankruptcy court considered the amended liquidation plan of 382 Channel Drive LLC, formerly Publishers Clearing House LLC.
- **2026-05** — PCH’s transition notice advertised a May relaunch and replacement of legacy tokens with entries.
- **2026-10** — Current site lists memberships, Quick Packs, cash back, games and car giveaways; observed October 21, 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pch.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishers-clearing-house
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/pchmedia
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pchprizepatrol
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pchofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pch

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Last updated: 2026-10-21