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Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

LesL269823 — Sat, 23 May 2026 14:16:42 GMT

As happens,follow the official rules for the link to play. Maybe an edge since it isn't listed with the others.

It doesn't show with the sweeps and instant win filter but use "Longhorn" as a search to find it.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:08:42 GMT

[Saturday 5/23/26 11:06am ET]

Les @LesL269823 , I have noticed THIS YEAR 2026, several NEW Instant Wins are NOT "properly" set up EACH DAY.

What is going on AARP & Merkle (company handling the AARP Rewards Program)? 😤

Personally and also posted by OTHER members = yes, the FREE ENTRY OPTION does "save" you from using your points = but takes FOREVER to "fill" in the form.

Also, I had STOPPED "using" the FREE ENTRY this month (May 2026) feeling "maybe" that is WHY I have NOT "won" any Instants THIS YEAR (2026).

*** Joined Rewards Program May 2025. Won two instants using my points.

*** Switched to FREE ENTRY the last part of 2025 and into 2026 = ZERO instant wins.

➡️[*** Lol, anyway - NOT sure IF the "options" AFFECT winning and wondering IF anyone has WON instants using the FREE OPTION?

HAPPY Saturday All,

Nicole 🤗💛

➡️[*** LES @LesL269823 wrote:
As happens,follow the official rules for the link to play. Maybe an edge since it isn't listed with the others.
It doesn't show with the sweeps and instant win filter but use "Longhorn" as a search to find it.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

LesL269823 — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:38:00 GMT

Using a PC, I think I counted 4 clicks from the instant win page, click official rules, click on the rules for the game you want to enter, click to confirm eligibility, I use my browser auto fill for everything but I have to fill in birthday. Never yielded success at it, but not like spending points is a real option. For the Super Instant Wins, it is worth doing to save 500 points. Does it work the same as for chances of winning? I hope so.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:06:28 GMT

[Saturday 5/23/26 12:06pm ET]

Les @LesL269823 , I do "miss" my Dell laptop I had to bury when her Motherboard got fried. NOT an IT person, but it seemed that I was "fighting" to UPLOAD various Windows "updates" when I retired in 2020. Before that, NO issues. Anyway, about had my only heart attack when I saw the PRICES to replace her!!! 😱 Decided my fixed retirement income (Social Security only) would NOT welcome those $$$. So I have been using my Android Cell Phone. And yes, I have to "manually" fill in ALL slots in the form. Lol, between trying to MAX out EVERY DAY & life, just NO longer have the "interest or time" for AARP.

They remind me of Kroger = a pain to use their website. As I AGE (68 soon), I just want "simple & relaxing".

Take care my friend,

Nicole 💛🤗

➡️[*** LES @LesL269823 wrote:
Using a PC, I think I counted 4 clicks from the instant win page, click official rules, click on the rules for the game you want to enter, click to confirm eligibility, I use my browser auto fill for everything but I have to fill in birthday. Never yielded success at it, but not like spending points is a real option. For the Super Instant Wins, it is worth doing to save 500 points. Does it work the same as for chances of winning? I hope so.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

LesL269823 — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:31:19 GMT

I frequently buy gift cards on the Kroger website for the Fuel Points to redeem at Harris Teeter, BP and Amoco for that $1 per gallon discount.

With promos, it usually takes $250 purchases to earn that $1 off. Plus the cc cash back. $250 sounds like a lot, but I like it most for online purchases. When I am ready to order something online, once I get the final price in my cart, I buy the e-card on Kroger for the exact amount. Never taken more than a few minutes to receive emailed card and I check out at the store I am shopping at with No gift card residual.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:05:01 GMT

[Saturday 5/23/26 1:04pm ET]

Les @LesL269823 , I am a Walmart OLD lady, but with gas prices off the chain here in my Virginia area 😱, I have "scaled back" my DRIVING. Walmart is a few miles away. 😞 Kroger at the bottom of my hill. I also started buying Kroger GAS as they have one in front of the store. I just HATE dealing with coupons, scan codes on phone, buy a certain quantity & on certain days ROUTINES. As I AGE, have "less" tolerance for shopping. I go ONLY when I run out of food or need gas. Luv your way of using the Kroger giftcards!!! 👍

➡️[*** LES @LesL269823 wrote:
I frequently buy gift cards on the Kroger website for the Fuel Points to redeem at Harris Teeter, BP and Amoco for that $1 per gallon discount.

With promos, it usually takes $250 purchases to earn that $1 off. Plus the cc cash back. $250 sounds like a lot, but I like it most for online purchases. When I am ready to order something online, once I get the final price in my cart, I buy the e-card on Kroger for the exact amount. Never taken more than a few minutes to receive emailed card and I check out at the store I am shopping at with No gift card residual.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

10Ko31sI07 — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:54:45 GMT

Would this be a problem with the computer program having to do with Instant Wins that could be corrected? They seem to be showing up the next day instead of the day they should sometimes.

Re: Longhorn Instant Win, Search it or to use the Free Method

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:59:48 GMT

[Saturday 5/23/26 1:59pm ET]

@10Ko31sI07 , EVERY time they have "maintenance" = something else BREAKS & OLD "issues" NEVER get fixed!!! 😉

➡️[*** @10Ko31sI07 wrote:
Would this be a problem with the computer program having to do with Instant Wins that could be corrected? They seem to be showing up the next day instead of the day they should sometimes.