TORONTO – May 2, 2018 – The Stars Group today announced the launch of the Stars £100 Million Challenge, a free-to-enter World Cup promotion across PokerStars, BetStars and PokerStars Casino which if awarded will be one of the largest prizes in sports betting history. Up to £100 million (or local promotion equivalent) will be awarded for a perfect win-lose-draw prediction for all 64 World Cup matches, which run from June 14 through July 15.
As well as the £100 million jackpot for a perfect prediction, the player to correctly predict the next highest number of match results will be awarded a first-place prize of $10,000 plus a Platinum Pass to the PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC), which will take place in the Bahamas in January 2019. A Platinum Pass is worth approximately $30,000 and includes a $25,000 PSPC buy-in, accommodation at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and approximately $2,000 for travel and expenses.
First entry into the Stars £100 Million Challenge is free and will close the day before the opening World Cup match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Multiple entries are possible for customers who complete certain in-client challenges. Entry will be limited to players based in the United Kingdom (excluding Gibraltar and Isle of Man), Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
“This summer we’re living up to our ambition of becoming the world’s favourite iGaming destination by offering our customers the chance to win one of the biggest prizes in sports betting history,” said Rafi Ashkenazi, Chief Executive Officer of The Stars Group. “The Stars £100 Million Challenge will also allow us to become part of the enormous global betting interest in the World Cup and will make The Stars Group the place to be while watching the action this summer.”
The Stars £100 Million Challenge is The Stars Group’s first official cross-vertical, multi-market promotion, encompassing PokerStars, BetStars and PokerStars Casino. All players will also be entered on to a Stars £100 Million Challenge leader board, with points awarded for correct predictions. The top 1,000 entrants will all be awarded a selection of prizes including PokerStars Casino bonus spins, PokerStars Spin & Go tickets, and free bets with BetStars. Other World Cup promotions across The Stars Group include enhanced Stars Rewards, exclusive Odds Boost options at BetStars, and new Football Frenzy and Spin & Goal game variations at PokerStars.
The £100 Million Challenge will also introduce The Stars Group’s first multi-brand ambassador, former cricket star and popular TV presenter, Freddie Flintoff. Freddie, who is a keen sports and poker fan, will represent The Stars Group across poker, sports and casino. Danish comedian and TV star Casper Christensen and Swedish celebrity chef Per Morberg will also be featured in campaigns across the Nordic regions for the World Cup.
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