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Every day the Odds On Promotions “money list” gets longer! Since 1991 we’ve handed out over $45,000,000 in cash and prizes to contest and promotion winners worldwide!

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Giant Prize Winning Basketball Shots …. Caught on Tape!

Everyone loves a winner… that’s why Odds On Promotions has compiled a list of Giant Prize Winning Basketball Shot videos for your enjoyment just in time for basketball season!  Check them out below!

1.)  Basketball Tournament – Dice Roll Winner
With the roll of 4 jumbo dice during this basketball tournament (sponsored by New York Life), Don McAllister instantly becomes $10,000 richer… compliments of Odds On Promotions!

2.)  Basketball Half Court Shot Winner
At this Virginia Tech game, Grant Howerton wins $10,000 by making a half court shot.  Check out the replay from behind the net at the end of the video — amazing!

3.)  Basketball Halftime Contest
Here’s an oldie but goodie: The Portland Metro Toyota Dealers, the Portland Trail Blazers and Saatchi & Saatchi gave basketball fans the chance to win a brand new truck, paid for by Odds On!  Two men both scored Toyota Tundras at a Trailblazers game during halftime by making half court shots!  Check it out!

4.)  Basketball Series Shootout Contest Winner
At this Western Carolina University basketball game, Alex Crutchfield wins it big after making a lay-up, free throw, 3-pointer and a half court shot in less than 25-seconds!  Odds On ended up awarding him $10,000 in cash for his feat!

Now that you’re on the edge of your seat from all the excitement, pick up the phone and give us a call today at 888-827-2249 to get pricing on a basketball promotion or basketball contest of your own!  There are plenty to choose from!  Or, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send us an email.

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Who Can Make A $10,000 Shot From Half-Court? This Guy!


Grad Student Scores $10,000, paid by Odds On Promotions, after making half-court basketball shot!

Blacksburg, VA – Grant Howerton scored $10,000, paid for by Odds On Promotions, after he made a half-court basketball shot in a contest sponsored by University Development, Inc. during half-time at a Virginia Tech-Boston College basketball game.

Howerton, a full-time Virginia Tech grad student who has had student season basketball tickets for the past six years, got the chance to win the big bucks after he netted $50 in a qualifying free throw contest.   While you can read more about this giant prize basketball contest, why not check out Howerton’s amazing $10,000 basketball shot for yourself.

Then pick up the phone and give Odds On Promotions a call for a winning sports promotion that will put your product at center court this Spring.

Man Wins $10K at Jersey’s Pizza & Grill…

Hoffman Estates, Ill. – This Fall, Taylor Sale, a customer at Jersey’s Bar and Grill won $10,000, paid for by Odds On Promotions, after Bears Rookie Johnny Knox scored a 102-yard kickoff return in a rewarding Return for Riches promotion.

Taylor Sale, $10K Winner

The promotion gave Jersey’s patrons the chance to score the giant cash prize based on the frequency of their visits… the more times you came to Jersey’s, the more chances you got to win prizes ranging from tee-shirts to televisions to the giant cash prize.

According to Gregg Majewski, the owner of Jersey’s, after Sale won, the phones started ringing off the hook and that business has been booming ever since. What’s more, Majewski also picked up some fantastic free press.

Want to get more customers (and football fans) coming in your doors? With the BCS, NFL Playoffs and Super Sunday just weeks away, now’s the perfect time to get started on a winning promotion of your own!

Download our Super Sunday Football Promotion Planning Guide then give us a call today at 888-827-2249.