Official Contest Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID IN WHOLE OR PART WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. CONTESTANTS RESIDING IN AREAS WHERE THE CONTEST IS VOID MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST, BUT WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO WIN PRIZES. SEE ELIGIBILITY SECTION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

REGISTRATION

To enter the contest you must first register using the Registration Form. Limit one valid entry per person and/or email address. Contestants can register before March 16, 2008, but can only make bracket selections during the official entry period from 9:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 16 to 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Note: If you signed up for one of our contests last year, there's no need to re-register. (You can simply update your profile when prompted and login using the same username and password.) If not, you will need to register specifically for this contest even if you are already a member of BetJamaica.com. Just fill out the basic information and provide your account number from BetJamaica.com. If you do not yet have an account at BetJamaica.com, please visit:
http://www.betjamaica.com/default.aspx?P=3&S=3
In order to win the full value of the prizes indicated, the contestant must have an account and place at least the minimum required "real money" wagers during the contest as outlined in the Prize Notes section below (a "real money" wager being defined as one made with actual deposit funds, not other prize or bonus monies). If not, the contestant will only receive 25% of the indicated value.

The organizers of Million Dollar Tourney Madness, Olympus Entertainment Group and its contest administrator (hereafter collectively "Contest Providers"), are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incomprehensible or misdirected entries, bugs, failures in servers, hardware or software transmission failure or lost, delayed or corrupted data transmission. Entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet Access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. All entries become the property of Contest Providers and will not be returned to entrant. Multiple entries by the same person using one or more email accounts may result in disqualification. No mechanically or electronically reproduced entries will be accepted. All entries must be submitted from a valid email account that may be identified by reverse domain name search. Potential winners may be requested to provide Contest Providers with proof of identification (address and birth date) and proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the winning entry.

ODDS OF WINNING/METHOD OF PLAY

The odds of winning are dependent on the number of qualified entries received and the skill used in making your picks. Contestants will compete against one another in an attempt to earn the most points accrued by selecting the winners in the 2008 Men's College Basketball Championship Tournament ("Tournament"). Contestants will also be asked to submit an answer to three tie-breaking questions, which will be used to decide winners in the cases of a tie. The contestants who accumulate the most points (and, if necessary, are declared winners by virtue of the tie-breakers) will win the prizes as set forth in the Prizes section below. Each contestant's points earned from each correct prediction made will be added together to determine his/her ranking for the overall prizes.

HOW TO ENTER

After you register, proceed to the Enter/Change Picks page and submit your picks anytime during the official entry period from 9:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 16 to 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Follow all additional instructions listed on that page, observing all posted deadlines.

Complete your entry by filling out the brackets for the four regions and final rounds of the Tournament, making sure to use the Submit button at the bottom of the pages for each bracket. In order to fill out a valid bracket you must choose a winner for each match-up that is consistent with the prior match-ups. When you press the Submit button your picks will be checked for consistency and you will be told whether or not they were accepted. If not you will be asked to correct them and resubmit.

You will also be asked to predict the number of points scored by the winning and losing teams in the Championship game and the most points scored by one player in the Championship game which will serve as the Tie Breakers in the event of a tie.

The entry deadline is posted on the page. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline for any reason. The sole determinant of time for the purposes of the Promotion will be the servers of the Contest Providers. Contestants entering picks close to the deadline do so with this information in mind.

Entry Notes:

  • Only one valid entry is allowed per contestant and/or e-mail address. An entry is valid as long as it contains at least one completed bracket by a registered contestant.
  • Any picks received after the deadline will be void.
  • You may change your picks any time before the deadline.

WINNER SELECTION AND TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES

For each matchup in which you correctly pick the winner, you are awarded the points specified for correct picks for that round which will be used to rank you relative to the other contestants. The more total points you earn, the better your rank will be. The number of points awarded for correct picks increases each round in the Tournament as described below. Contestants who fail to submit all four brackets and the final rounds, but who submit at at least one bracket may still be eligible for prizes, however their chances of winning may be reduced by not submitting all five.

Tie-breaker(s)
Amongst people tied in points, the tie-breaking questions of
1) "How many points will be scored by the winning team in the Championship game?",
2) "How many points will be scored by the losing team in the Championship game?", and
3) "How many will be the most points scored by one player in the Championship game?",
will be used to break ties: the closer your predicted total is to the actual total the better. Finally, if there are still ties, then the person whose picks were submitted earlier will be ranked better. Note that if you submit your picks and then change them, we will use the time we received your last set of picks for the purposes of the final tie-breaker.

The top contestants will win the prizes listed on the Prizes page and indicated below.

Round Dates Teams Games Points
(if correct)		 Total
(max. possible)
First Round Mar. 20-21 64 32 10 320
Second Round Mar. 22-23 32 16 20 320
Regional Semifinals Mar. 27-28 16 8 40 320
Regional Finals Mar. 29-30 8 4 80 320
National Semifinals Apr. 5 4 2 140 280
National Championship Apr. 7 2 1 200 200
Totals 63 1,760

PRIZES

$1,000,000 Bonus Prize*

A US $1,000,000 prize will be awarded to the contestant who correctly picks 61 or more winners and has complied with the contest rules and requirements. The $1,000,000 prize is payable in 40 equal annual installments of US $25,000 each without interest.

One (1) US $1,000,000 bonus prize is available to be won. In the event more than one contestant qualifies for the bonus prize, the prize will be split evenly.

$20,000 Bonus Prize*

A US $20,000 prize will be awarded to the contestant who correctly picks 58 to 60 winners and has complied with the contest rules and requirements.

Two (2) US $20,000 bonus prizes are available to be won. In the event more two contestants qualify for the bonus prize, the prizes will be split evenly.

$1,000 Bonus Prize*

A US $1,000.00 prize will be awarded to the contestant who correctly picks 55 to 57 winners and has complied with the contest rules and requirements.

Twenty (20) $1,000 bonus prizes are available to be won. In the event more than twenty contestants qualify for the bonus prize, the prizes will be split evenly.

$21,875 in Overall Prizes**

There are US$21,875 in prizes available to be won by account holders. The top 300 finishers overall will share $21,875 in cash prizes as follows:

Rank Prize
1 $2,500
2 $2,000
3 $1,500
4 $1,000
5 $500
6-10 $250
11-20 $125
21-85 $75
86-150 $50
151-300 $25

All overall prizes are awarded as cash in the winner's account, subject to the conditions in the Prize Notes section below.

Prize Notes:

  • *Bonus Prize restrictions
    Winner(s) must complete a winner's affidavit and release and meet eligibility requirements to receive the prize. Documentation must be submitted to BetJamaica.com by winner(s) within three days after the conclusion of the contest. Eligibility documentation will be verified by Contest Providers and if accepted, winnings will be paid within 21 days after all documentation and eligibility are confirmed. Winner is solely responsible for any and all taxes and government reporting of winnings associated with the prize amount. There is no rollover requirement for any of the bonus prizes.


  • **Overall Prize restrictions
    Signing up and creating an account (or having an existing account) at BetJamaica.com is required to receive 25% of all prizes, except $25 prizes which will be paid at full value as long as winner has signed up and created an account (or has an existing account) prior to winning a prize. To receive the full prize amount, winner(s) must have signed up and created an account (or have an existing account) and made a total of $25 in "real money" wagers at BetJamaica.com on any event(s) available in the contest. All qualifying real wagers must be made no later than the start of the first game of the Final Eight on Saturday, March 29, 2008 to be eligible to receive the full prize amount. All prize amounts are deposited to the winner's account at BetJamaica.com and require a wagering rollover of six times the prize amount before being able to be withdrawn. Any associated withdrawal fees are the responsibility of the winner. Winner is solely responsible for any and all taxes and government reporting of winnings associated with the prize amount.


  • All winners will be contacted by email.

WINNER NOTIFICATION

Determination of the potential prize winners shall take place within one week following the completion of the Contest by Contest Providers whose decision shall be final (see GENERAL CONDITIONS below). Potential winners will be notified by email, phone, regular mail and/or overnight courier within one month of the prize determination date. If potential winner is unreachable after 10 days an alternate potential winner will be selected by rank according to the rules. Potential winners may be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Prize Acceptance Form/Release of liability within 10 days of notification to be declared a prize winner. Noncompliance within this time period may result in disqualification and an alternate potential winner being chosen.

Prizes will be distributed within sixty (60) days after each prize winner has been successfully contacted and notified of their prize and has complied with all contest rules and requirements. Contest Providers reserve the right to substitute a prize for another of equal or greater value for any reason. All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. The names of all prize winners and their respective city of residence may be posted on the contest web site.

ELIGIBILITY.

The Contest is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. Employees of Contest Providers, their respective parents, their affiliates and subsidiaries and the immediate family members of each are not eligible to win prizes. Prize recipients may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and publicity release. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission to use winner's name and information provided by winner for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the prize winners.

USE OF CONTEST INFORMATION.

Contest Providers reserve the right to use any and all information related to the Contest, including information on contestants obtained through the Contest, for internal purposes with regards to the Contest, unless prohibited by law. Contestant data will not be provided to any third party unless the contestant has agreed to it during registration or on the contest site. Entrants further grant to Contest Providers the right to use and publish their proper name and city/state of residence online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest. By accepting a prize, winner and travel companion (if applicable) grant permission to Sponsors to use their names, photographs, likenesses, voices, prize information and/or biographical information for publicity and promotional purposes without further compensation unless prohibited by law. By entering, participants release and hold harmless Contest Providers, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or any prize won. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations apply.

CONDUCT.

Contest Providers reserve the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual they find to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the game or website; to be acting in violation of the Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. You agree that in the use of the Contest -- including but not limited to chat areas, and the registration of usernames or groupnames -- you will not use obscene, libelous or slanderous language, or language which infringes upon a third party's trademark, trade name or other intellectual property right or right to privacy. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Contest Providers, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, sponsors, officers, consultants, agents, and employees against and from all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses asserted by third parties alleging that the Contest includes obscenity, libel, slander, or infringes upon the third party's intellectual property or privacy rights, as a direct result of your actions in the use of the Contest. You further agree to not knowingly: damage or cause interruption of the Contest; prevent others from using the Contest; obtain or modify another user's non-public account information without his/her consent. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A CONTESTANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE GAME IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, CONTEST PROVIDERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH CONTESTANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY.

Winners assume liability for injuries caused or claimed to be caused by participating in the contest, or by the acceptance, possession, use of, or failure to receive any prize. Contest Providers are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Contest. Contest Providers assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Contest Providers are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to participant's or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating or downloading materials in the Contest. If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Contest Providers which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest, Contest Providers reserve the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyright © 2008 BetJamaica.com, contest administrator and/or affiliated sponsors. All rights reserved. Million Dollar Tourney Madness is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by any professional or college league or member teams. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted material or trademarks without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Any and all applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. The decisions of the Contest Providers are final on all matters of fact, interpretation, eligibility, procedure and fulfillment. By entering this contest, you acknowledge acceptance of all contest rules and agree to be bound by them. Contest Providers reserve the right to withdraw, amend or terminate this Contest at any time without prior notice.