8 Things You Need To Know Before Winning $5,000 With Us

You could win up to $5,000 when you listen to 1280 News Talk KIT weekdays through Sept. 27. Yes, our Win Campaign Cash contest is on right now.

But are you (or the candidate of your choice) ready for that extra cash? Here are eight things you need to know before grabbing that dough.

1. We will have three chances for you to win anywhere from $500 to $5,000 weekdays through Sept. 27.

2. Listen for our daily code words and enter them here.

3. You need to be ready to answer the phone. We can't stress this enough. You don't want to miss our call saying you just won $5,000.

4. You should practice your "winner face" in the mirror. If you've never won $5,000, you probably won't know how to react. Head to the nearest mirror and practice that "winner face" so you're ready when we snap your photo. Here are a few photos of past winners to use as inspiration.

5. Download our free app. Not only will you be able to listen to us everywhere you go, but you also will be the first to know about the latest news, concert announcements and contests.

6. The last code words will be revealed Sept. 27. On that day, we also will randomly choose someone to win $5,000.

7. The more code words you enter, the better chance you will have at winning that $5,000 grand price. In other words, listen all day, every day.

8. We're not only your hookup for winning cash, but also other great prizes as well. Check them out here.