EPL Prediction Pool Rules
How To Play :
1. Predict the final score of each game in the play week (including the Newcastle game). Home teams are always on the left and of course draws (ties) are allowed.
2. Decide if you want to pick one of the games as your “Confidence Pick” or not to make a “Confidence Pick” (see below for full explanation of the risk -v- reward).
3. For your Tie Breaker predict the total amount of goals you think will be scored in all the games in the play week (including the Newcastle game). FYI : Your goals total does not have to total the number of goals in your score predictions.
It’s that simple!
Scoring :
You predict the exact score = 3 points for that pick (you predict 2-1 and the games ends 2-1 with your team winning)
You predict the correct result but not the exact score = 1 point for that pick (you predict 2-1 and the game ends with your team winning by any other score but 2-1)
You predict the wrong result altogether = 0 points for that pick (you predict 2-1 and the game ends in a draw or your team loses)
The same scoring system applies for any games you predict will end in a draw. If you predict 1-1 and the games ends 1-1 you’ll get 3 points. Any other draw will get you 1 point. A win for either team will get 0 points.
Confidence Picks :
Confidence Picks can earn you double points but if you get it wrong, it will cost you. If the game you choose ends in either the exact score (3 points) or correct result (1 point) then your points for that game will be doubled. However, if your game ends in a wrong result in any way, then you will be deducted -2 points for that game. FYI : You will not be able to pick the Newcastle game for your Confidence Pick.
Tie Breaker Bonus Points :
As well as being your Tie Breaker in the event of a tie, if you predict the exact number of goals scored in a play week you will be awarded 3 bonus points. These bonus points will be counted towards your Weekly Total like any other points. FYI : While most people add up the goals tally in their predictions, your “Tie Breaker Total Goals” does not have to equal the goals you predicted.
Deadline :
The deadline for all entries is 10 pm on night before the play week begins. This is typically Friday night but if not, then you will be notified with as much notice as possible. Please note Week 2 deadline is THURSDAY. The online submission form is also disabled at the designated deadline so be sure to get your picks in on time. Players who are pre-paid and do not submit picks before the deadline, will receive the default picks of 2-1 (Home team win regardless of favorites) for every game in that play week and your Tie Breaker total will be zero.
Changing A Prediction :
So you don’t miss a deadline you are encouraged to submit your predictions early. Should you decide to change any of your predictions simply email or text the administrator BEFORE the deadline.
NO CHANGES can be made once everyone’s Predictions have been posted (unless a system error is discovered).
Postponed, Canceled or Abandoned Games :
The game will only count in our pool the week it is played and officially recorded as a result by the EPL. If it isn’t played or not officially recorded then everyone will receive zero points for that game (even if it was their Confidence Pick). Total goals for the Tie Breaker will not be adjusted.
How To Win :
The players with the top points total at the end of the Play Week will be declared the weekly winners as outlined in this payout chart. In the event of a tie for any position, the tie breaker will be total goals predicted for the entire play week. Closest to the correct total will win (over or under). If a tie still exists the under will be declared the weekly winner. If both tie breakers are under (i.e.: the same) then the payout for those two positions will be split equally.
Weekly Prizes :
Every week cash awards will be awarded based on this payout chart. Top 3 players will also receive Cool Prizes (TBA).
Monthly Prizes :
As an added bonus this season, the player with the Highest Total Score over each Calendar Month will receive a Football Shirt of their choice - Any Team, Size, Name on the back, all completely customized to your requirements
Season Prizes :
Season Accumulator : Over the entire season 20% of each weekly pot is added to the Season Accumulator. A rolling total for each player will increase as they earn weekly points. There is no tie breaker for the Season Accumulator so in the event of a tie for any position, the payout for the multiple positions will be split equally.
A minimum of six players will share the accumulated pot based on their accumulated season scores and also win prizes (T.B.D.) including the 1st place Grand Prize of a Year’s Supply of Carlsberg*
100% Payout :
The Administrator takes no fees, percentages or tips. 100% of the entry fees collected are paid out as outlined above.
User Name and Other Info :
Your User Name can be anything you want but must be no more than ten characters. Please Email us any questions or your desired User Name if you want to use the Online Submission Form.
This pool is intended for the soul purpose of entertainment and is not intended as a forum for gambling. If you view this as gambling or suspect that you or a family member have a gambling problem, please seek help and don’t participate.
