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About Kristen Carter

Kristen Carter was the Marketing Coordinator for Odds On Promotions and it's sister company, Hole In One International. From 2011-2013 and 2013-2021.

Kickoff Return Winner Scores $25K at Fundraising Event

Kickoff Return Winner Scores $25K at United Way Fundraising Event
Odds On Promotions Writes the Check

Mill Hall, Penn. – Congratulations to kickoff return winner Deana Hill who recently won $25,000, courtesy of the Clinton County United Way, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, during the PSU Tailgate Party at Haywood’s On the Green.

To raise some funds (and have some fun), the Clinton County United Way threw a tailgate party during the Penn State vs. Ohio State football game.

For $10, participants could watch the game on two big screens, enjoy a bonfire as well as food and drink specials, and dance the evening away with a live band after the game.

To generate additional excitement and draw an even bigger crowd, the United Way gave everyone who purchased a ticket the chance to win $25,000 if a Penn State player returned the opening or second half kickoff for a touchdown.

As luck would have it, Saquon Barkley returned the opening kickoff 97-yards for a touchdown, ensuring one lucky attendee would win the giant-cash prize. After the game, Deana Hill’s ticket was randomly drawn and she scored the $25,000 prize.

Looking for a creative way to raise more money for your cause? Want to turn any bowl game into a big prize party with your own kickoff return winner? Email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 1-888-827-2249.

Zoom Ball Winner Scores $10,000 Prize at Saratoga Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Congratulations to Zoom Ball winner Regina G. from Glenmont, N.Y., who recently won $10,000, courtesy of Saratoga Casino Hotel, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, after playing in the casino’s $100,000 Hot Summer Fun Zoom Ball promotion.

On selected dates during the months of July and August, the casino randomly selected two lucky carded players who would approach the Zoom Ball machine and activate the game by pressing a large button. Players could win a variety of prizes ranging from $100 in Free Play to $100,000 in cash, based upon how many and what kinds of colored balls landed in the “Zoom Zone”.

According to Amy Brannigan, Senior Director of Marketing at Saratoga Casino Hotel, “We wanted to provide an exciting promotion that we knew our guests would enjoy. We’ve used Zoom Ball several times in the past and were excited to bring the game and the $100,000 top prize back during our busiest time of year. The promotion added lots of excitement as we had several large prize winners, many of whom let us take their photo with their winnings for social media.”

Looking to give your customers a winning experience and add excitement to your showroom floor, tradeshow booth, or shopping center this holiday season? Want to possibly award a zoom ball winner of your own? Email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249.

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Scratch Card Winner Scores $10K at New York Casino

Schenectady, N.Y. – Congratulations to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady who recently handed over $10,000, paid for by Odds On Promotion, to a lucky scratch card winner during their $1 Million Scratch Off promotion.

Every day from July 1-4th, the casino rewarded guests who visited a promotional booth next to their Rush Rewards Player’s Club with a chance to win $1MM, along with a variety of other guaranteed prizes – including free slot play, using Odds On Promotion’s Scratch, Match & Win cards.

According to the Promotions Team at Rivers Casino, “The $1 Million Scratch Off promotion we ran over 4th of July weekend provided a great deal of excitement at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady! Just a few hours before we launched fireworks over the Mohawk River, we had some of our own fireworks on the gaming floor as one lucky guest revealed six winning star symbols which was good for a $10,000 payday.”

Want to create your own fireworks this Fall or Winter with a scratch card winner? Email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 1-888-827-2249. Be sure to ask us for a free, no-obligation quote for your casino property!

On-Air Promotion Results in $102K Lucky Envelopes Winner

Kansas City, Mo. – Congratulations to on-air promotion winner Jamie Links, of Independence, who recently won $102,000, courtesy of KC 102.1 (KCKC) in Kansas City, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, in the station’s “$102K In May” Lucky Envelopes contest.

To drive tune-in during the month of May, the KC 102.1 on-air talent prompted listeners to call in during 4 selected day parts to qualify for a chance to win $102,000.

At the end of the on-air promotion qualification period, the station threw a grand prize finale event at Los Cabos Mexican Grill, where the station randomly selected one finalist who got to play a Pick ‘Til You Win Lucky Envelopes game.

Inside each of 40 Lucky Envelopes, which the station put on display, there was a lucky prize message. While two messages read “$500” and “$1,000” – the station’s cash consolation prizes, the third message read “$102,000”, which was insured by Odds On.

Links opened one envelope at a time until she collected five matching messages, winning $102K, which was the largest cash prize ever awarded in the history of the market.

According to station’s Promotions Director Bryan Truta, “KC 102.1 has a history of ‘bigger than life’ giveaways but this takes the cake. We are pleased to be giving away the biggest prize in KC history.”

For more information on planning your own history-making on-air promotion, email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 1-888-827-2249.

Football Contest a Success for Credit Union: Pass, Punt and Kick

Football Contest - Pass Punt Kick - Facebook

Are you looking to score big points with football fans? Do you sponsor a high school, college or pro football team? Make the most of your sponsorship dollars while giving customers and fans the chance to punt, kick, pass or email their way to incredible prizes with a little help from Odds On with a football contest!

For example, the Texas Tech Federal Credit Union recently gave 3 lucky football fans the chance to win their choice of a vehicles, each valued at $40,000, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, in a Progressive Pass, Punt and Kick football contest.

Football Contest - Pass Punt Kick

To get a chance to win their choice of new rides, fans first needed to “like” and register on the Credit Unions’ Facebook page and on game day they randomly selected three contestants to participate in the on-field contest.

The three contestants began at the end zone and threw a pass towards the opposite end zone. The two contestants who passed the ball furthest then punted the football towards the goal posts. The fan that punted the furthest, then got a chance to kick a field goal and win a new set of wheels, paid for by Odds On.

Interested in adding a giant-prize football contest to your next event? Wanting to insure a contest for your own business? Whether you are a retail company looking to increase foot traffic to your location, or a radio station looking to team up with a remote sponsor, we have something for everyone! Be sure to check out our Football Playbook and then give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249 for a free quote — or email us for more information. We’re excited to hear from you and help accommodate your unique business needs utilizing prize indemnity insurance from Odds On.

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