Sportsnet consistently offers fantasy sports games and prediction contests which help them build a database and generate additional sponsorship revenue. Their most recent launch offers up to $100,000 for predicting the UEFA Euro Tournament winners. Game Description
Contestants predict which team they believe will win (or draw for the Group Stage matches) for each of the 31 games for the UEFA Euro 2008 Tournament. For each correct pick they make, they are awarded the points specified for that game. As the tournament progresses, the stakes increase with more points being awarded for the later matches We have split the tournament into two prize segments—the Group Stage and the Knockout Stage. The Group Stage covers matches played June 7 – 18, 2008 and the Knockout Stage covers matches played June 19 – 29, 2008
Prizes
Bonus Prize of $100,000 is awarded to any eligible contestant who correctly picks the outcome of all 31 games. If more than one contestant makes perfect picks, the bonus prize will be split evenly. The Grand Prize – a 42” HDTV – goes to the contestant with the most points overall at the end of the contest. Second to fifth places win DVD players.
