Betfair's NHL contest picks thread for MAY 30 2009

SportSavant · May 30, 2009

Please see Here in this post for rules on how to post your plays, Odds are posted in post # 2.

-We will be using a 'RISK' amount of $100 for each wager, whether you are betting a favorite or Underdog.

-We are only using "Back" plays for the purposes of this contest.

-You must make a minimum of 20 selections throughout the life of the contest. (Max 30 selections)

-Click HERE for original contest rules.

- You may only post one Play per Line.

-You may only make one post per day.

-You must post your plays 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start using betfairs Clock

SportSavant · May 30, 2009

start 805pm EDT:

PITT 2.40
DET 1.65

PITT UNDER 5.5 (regulation time only) 2.10
CHICAGO OVER 5.5 (regulation time only) 1.85

SportSavant · May 30, 2009

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Betfair's NHL contest picks thread for MAY 30 2009
<HR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fdde82; COLOR: #fdde82" SIZE=1>I would like to make my picks for tonight's game.I can't seem to find the thread that you usually have set up for making the picks in so I hope you don't mind if I set up this thread.

My picks for tonight's game (May 30/09) are as follows;

Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh/Detroit over
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SportSavant · May 30, 2009

eligibility
-This contest is open to Canadian residents only.
-Contest is Free to enter, you must open a Betfair account to play.
-If you don't have a Betfair account yet, please use Promo Code TRX100 or CAN025 (Details here). Once you have opened your account for the first time, you must make a $25 or $100 deposit depending on which code you used. This free match bet bonus offers a 100% bonus with only 1X rollover.
-This is also required for age verification.
-Yes, you are also eligible to play if you already have a Betfair account which is active* (see bellow for *active requirments)

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when does the contest start?
-This contest will START with ROUND 2 of the NHL playoffs, and will end with the final Stanley Cup Game.

how to play
-The format is simple, each contestant must make a minimum of 20 wagers on the MONEY LINE/Match odds (Incl Ot.) during the contest period. Players can make up to 30 wagers. (minimum 20 maximum 30)
-We will be using a 'RISK' amount of $100 for each wager, whether you are betting a favorite or Underdog.
-We are only using "Back" plays for the purposes of this contest.

how to register:
Once you have opened your account using promotion code TRX100 or CAN025 as mentioned above, send a registration email as follows:
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Where do I post picks and find the lines?
There will be a picks thread in the "Hockey" forum starting with the first day of ROUND 2 of the NHL playoffs. This thread will also include rules on exactly how to post your plays.

What are the prizes?
-The prizes will be based and distributed on the number of entries. Betfair will be adding $50.00 to the prize pool for each registered in the contest. There is a maximum of 20 entrants for this contest, so register as soon as possible. Distribution of the prizes will be determined as soon as the prize pool is known.

***If you are not active at betfair as stated below, you cannot win the prize awarded to you.***

Also ask any questions in this thread.

Thanks and Good Luck!!

*To be considered an active customer you must have made at least $100 in matched bets from the start of the NHL playoffs, to the beginning of the Stanley Cup final. Betfair management will be the sole determinor of whether or not an account is considered active, and their decision is final.

SportSavant · May 30, 2009

*To be considered an active customer you must have made at least $100 in matched bets from the start of the NHL playoffs, to the beginning of the Stanley Cup final. Betfair management will be the sole determinor of whether or not an account is considered active, and their decision is final.

SportSavant · May 30, 2009

I am forwarding the list of contestants to our betfair rep for eligibility verification as posted in the rules, once I can verify all those that met requirments, we will know prize amount, and will distribute (likely the top two).