Category Archives: Sports Contests and Promotions

Sports contests and promotions for every business, from basketball half-court shots to football perfect punts into the bed of a pickup truck.

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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.

Win Big: Man Scores $100,000 In Football Promotion; Odds On Promotions Writes The Check

Northville, MI – Every Friday and Saturday night at Northville Downs Racetrack from September through November, one lucky individual was chosen to participate in one of two promotions that Odds On Promotions was insuring.

The first promotion, which took place every Friday evening, was the $100K Poker Deal, where contestants had the opportunity to choose 5 cards from Odds On’s custom game board in attempt to obtain a Royal Flush in hopes of becoming an instant $100,000 winner, or score other great cash prizes including $25,000 for a 4 of a Kind and $1,000 for a Full House!

The second insured prize contest, Plays That Pay, was a “Pick 4”  envelope game that took place every Saturday. Each lucky envelope on the game board contained a football yardage.  If the 4 envelopes total yardage values added up to exactly 100 yards, the contestant would win $100,000, paid for by Odds On!  But that’s not all: if a contestant chose 4 envelopes which added up to 95 yards, $25,000 would be awarded… and 90 yards paid out $1,000.

Odds On is excited to announce that on Saturday, October 29, Chris Rogers of South Lyon, MI  hit the jackpot when he got to participate in Plays That Pay.  Rogers chose 4 envelopes (30, 25, 25, and 20 yards respectively) … which added up to 100 yards – winning him the $100,000 grand prize!

Congratulations, to our October Big Winner  — we hope you’re enjoying your newfound earnings!

Interested in insuring either of the promotions mentioned above?  Call us today at 888-827-2249 for a free, no-obligation quote or email us for more information!

San Francisco 49ers Hold Pass, Punt and Kick Promotion for Fans

Attention College and Pro Football Marketers …  Check out how the San Francisco 49ers are rewarding fans (and entertaining a game day crowd) with a little help from Odds On!

At the San Francisco 49ers game at Candlestick Park on Sunday, December 4th against the St. Louis Rams, 5 lucky fans will have the opportunity to show off their skills down on the field in a create pass, punt and kick promotion insured by Odds On Promotions!

 

 

Here’s how it works: Fans will register online for a chance to participate in this half-time football skills contest.  2 days prior to the promotion, 5 contestants will be chosen at random.  On game day, those five fans will be asked to head on down to the field to throw a football.  The fans with the 3 best football tosses, will then get to punt the ball. Whomever punts the furthest, will kick for a chance at a grand prize of $50,000… paid for by Odds On!

Care to pique your fans’ interest and get them involved in your next big game?  No problem!  Check out all of the football promotions we have to offer and then give Sports Promotions Specialist Linda Thomson a call at 800-771-0250!

(Not a football marketer? No worries.  Linda can help you craft a sponsor and fan pleasing promotion for any sport !)

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Casino Basketball Contests: Top 5 for the Season

Looking to net more customers and play this March? Interested in casino basketball contests for your property? Market into the “fandemonium” surrounding the Men’s College Basketball Tournament with a little help from Odds On Promotions.  Check out some of our most popular basketball promotions below, or give us a call today at 888-827-2249.

 

Basketball Themed Promotions Starting From $500

 

Swipe, Shoot & Win!
Give your customers the chance to shoot and score prizes with Net Big Cash, Odds On’s basketball themed Swipe, Play and Win Game. Your player’s simply swipe their player’s club card and then select their favorite “player” on the game’s touchscreen. If they can pick player that knows how to take it downtown, and they’ll score up to $1,000,000, paid for by Odds On!  Award consolation prizes based on theoretical win and additional plays based on points earned!

Hoop It Up With Net Big Cash Zoom Ball
One of our clients’ favorite casino basketball conests! Looking for a traffic-driver that’s also a traffic-stopper? Give your players’ a chance to win mega riches this March with Odds On’s basketball themed Net Big Cash Deluxe Zoom Ball . If a lucky contestant can net 6 orange balls in the Zoom Zone, they’ll score a ton of cash and prizes and Odds On Promotions will pick up the tab!

Net Big Cash…
Looking to attract or entertain a crowd? Keep customers on-premise and coming back for more with a little help from Odds On Promotions! On key nights during or after the tournament, give your customers the chance to “Net Big Cash” in a basketball-themed Lucky Envelopes contest. If your lucky contestant can “score” a winning number of points – or find a winning number of symbols, they’ll score some serious cash, and Odds On will write the check!

Scoreboard Payoff
Give players – and basketball fans – a reason to spend every game with you with Scoreboard Payoff Pull Tab cards. Select a prize geared for excitement and hand out the cards before the “double-header” of your choice. Customers simply pull-off the tabs on their card, revealing a set of single-digit numbers for each period of the two games. If the last digit of each teams’ score matches the final scores of each team for three periods, they’ll win $1,000; match all four, and they score $25,000 – and Odds On foots the bill!  Customized cards are available for casino basketball contests.

Scratch, Match & Net Cash
Give your players the chance to score the big bucks with a custom Scratch, Match & Win card featuring your logo plus a bounce-back offer on the reverse. Distribute the cards based on visits, points earned, handpaid jackpots, etc. and instruct players to stick around for the “big reveal.” If the numbers on the player’s scratch card match those on a customized video playback, they’ll score some serious March moolah, and Odds On Promotions will be there to pay for the prize!

Interested in more casino basketball contests? Give Odds On a call today at 888-827-2249 and speak to one of our business development managers for more ideas!

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How To Promote a Fishing Tournament

Interested in running a fishing tournament, but not quite sure how to go about promoting one?  Don’t fret — you’re not alone!  Thankfully, Odds On is here today to shed some light on the topic and help make your next tournament a huge success!

While it may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised as to how many tournament planners neglect to take part in the very first step: plan ahead.

As soon as your club/organization sets a firm date for the tournament, that’s when you’ll want to begin divvying up tasks to your fellow members.  Who will be in charge of advertising?  Selling sponsorships?  Coordinating with the prize insurance company (should prize insurance for a fishing contest at your event be desired) to assist with fundraising?  It’s crucial that everyone know and understand their role.

Promoting and advertising can take on many different forms — from print advertising (mailers, an article in the newspaper, press releases or flyers) to radio commercials and even websites, the choice is yours.  Effectiveness will mainly depend on the demographic you’re wanting to attract to your tournament: do you know your target audience?

Tip: As soon as you’ve nailed down a date for your tournament, send out a mailer notifying individuals of the event.  Just because you don’t have the exact details yet doesn’t mean that you can’t inform them of the date, location of the fishing tournament, as well as a contact number for someone who can answer any questions.

Be sure that you time your publicity to achieve maximum results.  Keep in mind that there are no ‘exact’ deadlines — each medium will inevitably have different needs.  Contact the ones you’re most interested in, whether it be your local newspaper or radio station(s), and inquire as to what their specific deadlines are.  Then, after taking note of the lead time required, work accordingly.

Last, but definitely not least, be prepared for possible inclement weather on the date of your event.  Don’t let mother nature ruin all of the efforts you and your staff have put into making your fishing tournament a success.  Consider purchasing weather insurance, which will ensure that if inclement weather does occur, your organization will not lose your investment.  Instead, an insurance company will cover those costs based on the size and type of the weather cancellation insurance purchased!

Need more pointers?  Looking to make your fishing tournament one to remember by purchasing prize insurance?  Give us a call at 888-827-2249 or email us!  We’d be happy to help!