[Sean]

Free March Madness Brackets Contest

$5000 March Madness Brackets Contest -- sponsored by Las Palmas


RULES:
1. Contestants must be registered members of SBR Forum (http://forum.sbrforum.com)
2. Only one entry per household and/or PC
3. Duplicate entries will result in disqualification
4. Contest closed to new entries upon tip-off of the first first-round game on March 20
5. Contestants will be able to fill out their brackets after the teams are announced on Sunday, March 16
6. In the event that 2 or more contestants are tied, the prize amounts in question will be combined and divided equally.
7. SBR employees and their family members are not eligible to win any listed prizes.
8. All decisions made by SBR with regards to this contest are final
9. Prize winners are subject to the terms and conditions of Las Palmas

KEY DATES:
• Selection Sunday – March 16, 2008 (contest opens*)
• Tuesday, March 18 – Opening Round play-in game (contestants treat these teams as one pick)
• Thursday, March 20 – First Round Begins (contest closes)
• Saturday, April 5 – Final Four Begins
• Monday, April 7 – National Championship (contest winners determined)

SCORING:
• Round One – 1 point per win PLUS seed differential (if underdog picked & wins)
• Round Two – 2 points per win
• Round Three – 4 points per win
• Round Four – 8 points per win
• Round Five – 12 points per win
• Round Six – 16 points per win MULTIPLIED by seed number

PRIZES:
• Total Purse: $5000 from Las Palmas
• Prizes awarded in the form of free play accounts at Las Palmas
• All cash prizes subject to 5x rollover and Las Palmas terms & conditions
• Top 10 Finishers’ accounts at Las Palmas will be credited as follows --

1. $2,000
2. $1,000
3. $500
4. $400
5. $325
6. $225
7. $175
8. $150
9. $125
10. $100

[goldengoat]

ahhh gotta pick some dogs

good thing i got two, i'll ask them what to do

way to step up with another kick ass contest SBR!!!!!!!!!!

even more loot up for grabs

[OLGC_Slayer]

Are Canadians eligible for prizes? Thanks.

[r2d2]

do you need to have an account at las palmas to enter?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by OLGC_Slayer

Are Canadians eligible for prizes? Thanks.

All prizes will be awarded in the form of Free Play accounts at LasPalmas ... I don't think they restrict Canadians from joining so you should be fine. Good luck!

[Sean]

Originally Posted by r2d2

do you need to have an account at las palmas to enter?

No account needed to enter the contest ... however, all prizes will be awarded in the form of Free Plays at LasPalmas, so you will need an account if you finish in the money. Good luck!

[goldengoat]

darn i thought the money was free and clear

ah well, roll it over it is then

[goldengoat]

do you have to have a Las Palmas account prior to winning or is winning and then opening the account acceptable?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by goldengoat

do you have to have a Las Palmas account prior to winning or is winning and then opening the account acceptable?

see 2 posts above yours ...

Originally Posted by Sean

No account needed to enter the contest ... however, all prizes will be awarded in the form of Free Plays at LasPalmas, so you will need an account if you finish in the money. Good luck!

[Poker_Beast]

Thanks SBR - looking forward to it!!!

[hoggin1]

How do you input a bracket on this site, it may be a long post, or is there a way to add an attachment?....Oh I found the link to visit to fill it out.........kick a*s!!

[Sean]

The SBR College Hoops Contest is Now Open!

sponsored by: Las Palmas Sportsbook & Casino

[goldengoat]

holy shit....i just submitted my picks but there was an error

[goldengoat]

ok 2nd time went through

we don't have to pick total score for tie breaker?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by goldengoat

we don't have to pick total score for tie breaker?

From the rules:

6. In the event that 2 or more contestants are tied, the prize amounts in question will be combined and divided equally.

[brock]

Thanks! bombs away.

[trojan87]

is the underdog win-seed differential thing only for round 1?