Category Archives: Seasonal Promotion and Contest Ideas

Contest and promotion ideas that help drive traffic to your location during a particular season, compliments of Odds On Promotions.

Theme Your Next Promotion Around a Country!

Now here’s a fun idea that’s sure to drive traffic and boost participation at your next big promotion and/or event: Taking a country (or even multiple countries!) and theming your next event around them!

While this idea is perfect for holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year, Greek Easter and more, that doesn’t mean you still can’t hold your country-themed promotion any time of year… regardless of what type of company/organization you are!

Casinos/Gaming – How about holding a Russia-themed gameboard promotion featuring Odds On’s Lucky Envelopes?  Odds On can customize the artwork of your inserts featuring a variety of Matryoshka dolls which represent differing dollar amounts.  If any of your players participating in the promotion open up their envelopes and find 3, 4 or 5 of the biggest sized doll, then they can win grand prize coverage up to $1,000,000… paid for by Odds On!  Need complimentary prize ideas?  How about treating your players to a free drink coupon worth one free shot of premium vodka.  Don’t forget to “set the stage” by decorating the casino floor area with various Russian elements and dress up your staff in traditional Russian fur hats and scarves for even more fun!

Restaurants – What type/ethnicity of food do you offer to your customers?  Here’s a fun example of something a Greek restaurant could hold in order to boost traffic to their location: a custom Greek-themed video scratch and win promotion!  Using the touchscreen, have your customers try and find the “Greek key” symbol on all 6 spaces on the touchscreen that they select… if they’re successful, they can win up to $100,000 in grand prize coverage — compliments of Odds On!  Be sure to play your favorite Greek music and hire belly dancers to set the mood!  Looking for complimentary auxiliary prizes to hand out to customers who don’t manage to score big?  Hook them up with a free tiropita (or other food item of choice), shot of Ouzo or even a complimentary piece of Greek jewelry featuring the ‘Mati.’  OPA!!!

Media – Feel free to set up a variety of events which include promotions at various remotes to maximize attendance (as well as the chance for your dedicated listeners to win)!  Again, the country/countries you choose are absolutely up to you!  Whether it’s holding a dice roll contest to spell out “J-A-P-A-N” or an Ireland-themed event featuring a customizable scratch card promotion where attendees need to scratch and unveil a certain number of matching symbols (in this case, a shamrock), Odds On can help you out!

Need more country, promotion and/or decor ideas?  No sweat!  Just give Odds On Promotions a call at 888-827-2249 or email us — we’d be happy to help!  And remember: all of our grand prize coverage quotes are free and no-obligation.

Mexican Restaurant Insures $50K at Cinco de Mayo Block Party

There’s only one word that comes to mind when it comes to this Cinco De Mayo promotion: ¡Impresionante! (Impressive!)  Check out how a Mexican restaurant in Colorado “rocked the block”  – increasing attendence and excitement  – with a little help from Odds On Promotions.

On May 5th this year, this Mexican restaurant teamed up with a beverage sponsor to hold quite the “fiesta” in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which included a boatload of prizes to all of the attendees!  The most notable?  $50,000 in grand prize coverage, insured by Odds On.

In order to participate, individuals were required to fill out registration forms the month prior to the promotion at either the restaurant or sponsor’s location.  On the day of the promotion, one lucky individual was chosen, via registration form, for a chance to win the big bucks by participating in Odds On’s “Pick ‘Til You Win” promotion!

Here’s how the promotion worked: The person chosen to participate got to choose and open envelopes, each containing one of three prize symbols, until they collected 5 matching symbols, winning the indicated prize. If they collected five of the grand prize symbol first, they would have become $50,000 richer, thanks to Odds On!

Looking to hold a promotion at your next big event?  Whether it’s a holiday, grand opening, anniversary or otherwise, give Odds On a call at 888-827-2249.  Not only can we provide you with promotion ideas best suited for your business/organization, but a free quote as well… at no obligation!  You can also email us!

Great Summer Fundraising Promotion Idea: Duck Race

Wait until you read about this great fundraising promotion idea! Looking for a great way to bring your community together and increase fundraising dollars this summer?  Want to spread your organization’s message to a broader audience?  If so, Odds On Promotions has a great suggestion for you: holding a fundraising duck race promotion!

Wondering how it works?  It’s actually quite simple — first and foremost, put together a committee and determine who will be in charge of sponsorships, adoptions, advertising, fundraising and whatever other positions/duties are applicable to your organization.  Be sure to put together a website where players can pay for their duck adoptions online as well!

When you begin advertising, make sure to list a contact phone number and/or email (both are preferable) in case anyone in the community has any questions.  Make sure the date and time of the event are visible on any printed advertisements, as well as on your website.  Be sure to inform businesses such as your local chamber of commerce about your duck race event, as they could make for great potential sponsors!  Sponsorships can help you cover your costs … namely, the prize(s) you’re supplying.

The day prior to your promotion, do a “test run” of the duck race on the river to ensure that the design of your course works out and that the finish line is well-constructed.  Also be sure to make sure each duck sold is labeled at the bottom with numbers corresponding to all tickets being sold.

To make your duck race more appealing, you might also want to look into insuring a grand prize through Odds On Promotions that will give one “lucky duck” in your community a chance to win a grand prize if their preselected duck crosses the finish line first.  You can also have the duck owner split the prize 50/50 with your organization/charity!

On the day of your fundraising promotion, a plethora of members from your community should be present if you’ve advertised properly.  Be sure you have volunteer members to help release the ducks and award your race winners generously, providing complimentary prizes for runner-ups.

Have any other questions about holding a duck race fundraiser?  Interested in insuring one?  Give Odds On a call at 888-827-2249 or email us!  We’ll help make sure it turns out ‘quacktastic!’

Casinos: Throw A 1/2 Way To New Year’s Eve Party This June!

Why wait until December to party? Give your VIPs a reason to celebrate at your place this June with Odds On’s Party Fever Pick ‘Til You Win Virtual Envelopes Game. It’s easy to play!

Your contestant simply pops virtual balloons on a 46” inch monitor, collecting winning symbols.  Whichever five symbols the player selects first will be the prize they win!

Call us today at 888-827-2249 for a free, no-obligation quote and let us know if you have any additional questions… you can also email us as well!

Blackjack 4 A Cadillac: A Father’s Day Promotion for Casinos!

Here’s a great way to recognize Dads on their big day … a Men’s Only Blackjack Tournament where the winner not only takes home the first place prize, but gets a shot at driving home in a Cadillac, courtesy of Odds On Promotions.

At the close of your Father’s Day Blackjack Tournament (or poker if you prefer), your winner will be dealt a single additional hand. If he gets a winning combination of cards, he’ll win the new set of wheels, and Odds On will pick up the tab!

For more information (as well as pricing) on this promotion, feel free to give us a call at 888-827-2249.  You can also email us!