Author Archives: Kristen Carter

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.

Half Court Shot Winners Each Win $10K at State Farm Center

Half Court Shot Winners - IlliniStudents Swish for $20K at State Farm Center
Odds On Promotions Writes the Checks

Champaign, Ill. – Congratulations to half court shot winners Ryan Dowling and Drake Kurtenbach who each scored $10,000, paid for by Odds On, in a half-court basketball contest that took place in front of a sold-out crowd at State Farm Center.

The promotion, which was held on Senior Night during a game between Michigan State and the Fighting Illini, gave 10 randomly selected students the chance to each win $10,000 – for a total of $100,000 in potential prizes – if they could nail a shot from half-court.

To get the chance to win big, students needed to download the school’s Oskee Rewards App (the university’s new student loyalty program), allow for notifications, and then “check-in” at State Farm Center via the app. Students were then randomly selected and notified via the app and given a deadline to meet at the marketing table to finalize their participation in the contest.

To keep the excitement going all night long, the Marketing and Fan Development team held the contest over the course of the evening. The first round of half-court shots, which were sponsored by Game Day Spirit, took place during pre-game with the second round of shots, sponsored by FlyCU, taking place during the first half. The final round, sponsored by Homefield Energy Services, took place during the second half.

The night’s first winner, Ryan Dowling, barely got to the marketing table in time, but went on to nail his half-court shot just before the game started, while Drake Kurtenbach, a senior, swished one in during the first half, netting himself $10K and a giant roar from the crowd.

Watch their amazing half court shots for yourself.

Need to drive more app downloads and keep your fans engaged? Looking to super-size your basketball score pool? Want to plan a Final Finishers promotion tied to the last four games of the NCAA basketball tournament or run a conditional rebate sale based on the performance of your favorite NBA team? Odds On has a promotion for you! Email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249 to learn more!

Draft Pick Promotion Idea: Draft Day Dough from Odds On

Draft Pick Promotion - Draft Day DoughDraft Pick Promotion: Draft Day Dough
Pick the Players, Win Big Prizes

Do your customers LOVE football? Here’s a great way to capitalize on their love of the game throughout the month of April – an NFL Draft Pick Promotion from Odds On.

Contestants simply register and make their picks prior to April 27. And, if a lucky fan can correctly pick the first round of the draft (32 players), they will be rewarded with your grand prize, insurable up to $1,000,000, and Odds On will write the check.

Make this one even bigger by throwing a Draft Day Party, awarding consolation prizes based upon how many correct picks were made! Learn more about this draft pick promotion below.

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Galaxy Giveaway e-Game Board: An Intergalactic, Planetary Promotion

e-Game Board

Out of this World The Galactic Giveaway

Give your players the chance to win out-of-this-world cash and prizes with Odds On’s new space-inspired e-Game Board, “Galaxy Giveaway.” Players simply pick their favorite spaceships adding up cash and prizes as they play. Have some fun with this one by kicking it off on May the 4th (Star Wars Day). Better still – ramp up the PR machine by giving a lucky player the chance to win a space voyage on Virgin Galactic (a $250K value). And no worries – because when one of your players picks a winning combination of alien craft, they’ll score your grand prize, and Odds On will pick up the tab for your winner’s trip to the stars.

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Half Court Shot Winner Nets Lexus on New Year’s Eve

Half Court Shot Winner - Mike DenneyHalf Court Shot Winner Nets Lexus on New Year’s Eve
Odds On Promotions Writes the Check

Omaha, Neb. – Congratulations to Mike Denney of Omaha who won a lease on a 2017 Lexus IS this December, courtesy of Lexus of Omaha, and paid for by Odds On Promotions.

Denney won the big prize after he nailed an impressive half-court shot at Century Link Center, during half-time during a basketball game between Denney’s alma mater, Creighton, and Villanova. Check out his amazing shot!

Are you looking to put your business at center court? There’s still plenty of time to insure an exciting on-court basketball promotion, or to run a basketball bracket contest during the month of March! Looking for more ideas to make the most of your sponsorship dollars?

Email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249 to learn more!

Spring Casino Promotion Idea: Bunny Money Super Prize Wheel

Spring Casino Promotion Idea - Bunny MoneyWant more traffic and play this Spring? Looking for a Spring casino promotion idea? Hop to it with Odds On’s Super Prize Wheel game, Bunny Money, which is available for play on your choice of our mechanical wheel or affordable digital touchscreen.

Insurable up to $1,000,000, qualifying players just spin the wheel and score prizes based upon your budget! Best of all, when a lucky player spins a grand-prize winning combination, Odds On will be there to write the check. This makes for a great Spring casino promotion!

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