2023 BenchSports Open Details
The BenchSports Open ("BSO") is a Pick'em Football format pool, where entrants pick 5 games from the NFL schedule each week (an NFL week is defined as Wednesday to Tuesday), against the point spread. This fun NFL pickem style pool is similar to the SuperContest in Las Vegas that attracts all of the top handicappers in the game.
The BenchSports Open is FREE to participate in. No purchase or entry fee is necessary to enter or win. Limit one entry per person. If it is deemed you have submitted multiple entries, you may be removed from the contest and will be ineligible for prizes.
The contest begins Thursday, September 07, 2023 and ends January 07, 2024. Entrants can sign up at any time during this period.
BenchSports Open Prizes
Season-Long Prizes
2023 Prizes are still To Be Determined.
Perfect Week Prizes
2023 Prizes are still To Be Determined.
For each instance during the contest that an entrant achieves a perfect score (5 points) in a week, the entrant will earn a ballot. At the end of the season, we will randomly draw one (1) of the ballots to award perfect week prizes.
If there aren't any Perfect Week winners eligible, we will transfer these prizes to season-long prizes, and award them to the next highest finisher.
Prize Details
Each entrant is only eligible to be awarded one prize, with season-long prizing taking precedence.
In the event a Winner is deemed ineligible, the prize will be awarded to the next eligible entrant. We will contact all winners within a week of contest closure. If a winner does not claim their prize by the date specified, the prize will be forfeited, and no prize awarded.
All ties after on-site tie-breakers will be broken by random draw.
The @benchsports entry is ineligible to win any prizes, and the results of this account will be ignored for prize distribution
BenchSports Open Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
The "BenchSports Open" is sponsored by BenchSports.com ("Sponsor"). This contest is governed by these official rules ("Official Rules"). By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by the terms of these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest as determined by the Sponsor and it's agents, are final and binding on all matters pertaining to the contest. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
Eligibility
The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have internet access and a valid e-mail account prior to the beginning of the Contest Period. Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.
Contest Period
The Contest begins on September 07, 2023 and ends on January 07, 2024. (“Contest Period”). All entries must be received on or before the end date stated during that contest period. Sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.
How to Enter
You can enter the contest through BenchSports.com. You must have a registered account on BenchSports.com, or create one at the time of entry. A link is provided at the bottom of this page to access the contest.
Prize Distribution
The winners will be announced on or about Jan 12, 2024. Announcement and instructions for prizes will be sent to the e-mail address supplied on the entrant's account on BenchSports.com. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this contest. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached within fifteen (15) days, using the contact information provided at the time of entry, or if the prize is returned as undeliverable, that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize. Upon request of the Sponsor, the potential winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Prize Acceptance Form. If a potential winner fails to comply with these official rules, that potential winner will be disqualified.
Prizes
2023 Prizes are still To Be Determined.
Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prizes are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. All federal, state and local taxes associated with the receipt or use of any prize is solely the responsibility of the winner.
Additional Limitations
Prizes are non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of the Contest, including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt to damage the content or operation of this Contest is unlawful and subject to possible legal action by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the Contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the Contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Contest. In the event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives, and any telephone network or service providers, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.
Indemnification and Limitation of Liability
By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees to indemnify, release and hold harmless Sponsor and its parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, administrator, advertising and promotional agencies, and all their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from any liability, damages, losses or injury resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from that entrant's participation in the Contest and the acceptance, use or misuse of any prize that may be won. Sponsor and its parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies do not make any warranties, express or implied, as to the condition, fitness or merchantability of the prize.
Publicity
By participating, each entrant grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
Contest Sponsors
This contest is sponsored by: BenchSports
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Any questions regarding this Contest should be directed to BenchSports Open Contest at webmaster@benchsports.com.