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Ben Affleck wins $1M on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The charity received $1 million as a result of their win, according to reports from People magazine.
A charity has received a significant donation thanks to the efforts of actor Ben Affleck and a game show champion. They competed on a popular television program, answering questions to win a large sum of money. The final question was about turkeys pardoned by a US president, with several unusual names as options.
Further details about their experience on the show are available. It is known that they considered using a lifeline to help with the final question. The charity received $1 million as a result of their win, according to reports from People magazine.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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