Beth throws rocks. Wins $5,000

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Thessalon’s Beth Tetreault wins $5,000 in Capital One Million Dollar Button Contest

SUMMERSIDE - Beth Tetreault of Thessalon, Ontario won $5,000 in the finals of the Capital One Million Dollar Button contest today at Credit Union Place in Summerside, PEI after her rock went all the way through the rings.

“It was a lot harder not having a practice shot,” said Tetreault following her throw. “It was hard to know what weight to throw but the whole experience has been a fabulous opportunity.”

As the national finalist of the Capital One Million Dollar Button contest, Tetreault had just one opportunity to cover the button for $1 million (CDN).

Tetreault’s $1 million attempt aired live on Global Television during the fourth end break of the Sun Life Financial Players’ Championship Men’s Championship Final between John Epping and Glenn Howard.

Tetreault advanced to the finals of the Capital One Million Dollar Button contest yesterday after emerging from a pool of seven semi-finalists when her rock landed 13.9 inches / 35.3 centimetres from the button – the closest of all the competitors.

During the finals of the Capital One Million Dollar Button contest, Tetreault also had an opportunity to win $100,000 (CDN) if the rock touched any part of the button.

Alternatively, $25,000 (CDN) would have been awarded if the rock touched the four-foot circle.

A prize of $10,000 (CDN) would have been awarded if the stone touched the eight-foot circle while a rock that touched the 12-foot circle was worth $5,000 (CDN).

A throw that did not land on any of the rings was worth $1,000.

While her line was right on, her weight was just too strong and travel through the house.

Capital One then made a tremendous gesture and awarded Beth Tetreault $5,000 for her efforts.

Full contest details are available at www.capitalone.ca/button.
 
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