EOG is proud to present its Nine Lives March Madness Contest sponsored by Skybook.com.
Contest Format
The format for the competition is simple. Each contestant will select nine NCAA Tournament teams. Contestants will be asked to select a #1 seed, a #2 seed, a #3 seed and so on until the contestant lists eight teams all told. The contestant will then select a ninth team (hence the promotion's name Nine Lives) from seeds nine through 16.
The scoring of the competition is straightforward. Contestants will receive contest points corresponding to the seed numbers of their nine teams. For instance, if Kentucky is a #1 seed and wins its opening-round game, the contestant will receive only one point. But if an #8-seeded team wins its opening-round game, the contestant will receive eight points.
The contestant with the most points at the end of the tournament will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the contestant with the most victories during the event will be declared the winner. In the event of a new tie following the first tie-breaker, the winner will be the contestant who funded the Skybook account earliest between the dates of February 27[SUP]th[/SUP], and March 15[SUP]th[/SUP] – the entry deadline date.
$1,500 Prize Pool*
1st place: $750
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $250
*See rules below.
Important dates and times:
Contest registration begins Thursday, March 1.
Selection Sunday is March 11.
Entry deadline is Thursday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
The competition will begin Thursday, March 15 at noon Eastern.
The championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 2.
How to Enter
To enter, EOG members must deposit a minimum of $200 with Skybook Sportsbook, an offshore sportsbook and online casino in business since 1997 renowned for its free half point program which allows bettors to move the line in their favor free of charge. (Restrictions apply).
Deposits may be processed conveniently using Visa or person to person money transfers. Additional Skybook Sportsbook benefits include free entries into their yearly bracket contest soon to be launched, deposit bonuses of up to 50%, and more! EOG members are asked to contact Skybook Sportsbook toll free to 888-759-2665 for detailed payment instructions.
Contest Rules
- To participate, contestants must send a brief email to support@eog.com indicating their Skybook account number, and EOG username. EOG will confirm the entrant has satisfied the requirements in order to compete.
- All contestants will be required to have a Skybook.com account. If you don't already have one, you may sign up by visiting www.skybook.com. Active accounts will be defined as accounts to which a minimum of $200 has been deposited between February 27th 2012, and before the entry deadline of Thursday, March 15th.
- Contestants may be eligible to receive the benefits of Skybook’s renowned free half point program on all qualified college basketball side and total wagers, and entries into Skybook’s March Madness Bracket Contest. The only restriction is that such benefit is designed for recreational style wagering action. Skybook reserves the right to limit or restrict the benefit.
- All prizes will be awarded in the form of free play funds which must be used to wager on sports.
- A minimum 5x rollover will be required of any winnings resulting from use of the free play prize money prior to withdrawal.
- The maximum withdrawal product of contest winnings cannot exceed two (2) times the amount of the original prize awarded.
- Deposit transfer fees will be reimbursed on person to person money transfer fees on deposits of $300 or more.
- Maximum one entry per household, per IP address.
- All entries must be posted within the appropriate thread as indicated below, in order to be considered valid.
To submit your selections, simply visit the Nine Lives Contest Picks Thread.
