ONCHAN, Isle of Man,
February 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Sports Jackpots, the
newest innovation from BetStars, launches
with $1
million UK Premier League jackpot
prize
Sports Jackpots by BetStars, a collaboration between StarsDraft
fantasy sports and BetStars, both Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX:
AYA) brands, has launched today on all .COM, .EU and .UK markets
where BetStars is currently available.
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BetStars Sports Jackpots
(http://www.betstarsjackpots.com) is the newest sports betting
innovation from BetStars - a reimagined sports betting experience
that combines the best of fantasy football with daily, real-money
tournaments and life-changing $1
million jackpot prizes.
BetStars Sports Jackpots is a simplified version of traditional
fantasy football that's quick and easy to play. Players use their
sports knowledge to beat the other tournament entrants by picking
which football player in each of the pre-selected groups will score
the most fantasy points that day - no positions, salaries, or
season-long team to manage. For players who are not familiar with
fantasy, or who are short on time, BetStars Sports Jackpots
provides a smart pick tool that enables users to auto-select their
players based on different criterion.
BetStars Sports Jackpots players can compete for as little as
$3, and can currently play contests
for the English Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, as
well as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and PGA Tour.
"Our team is excited to work with the fast-growing BetStars
brand to further the mission of bringing much needed innovation to
the sports betting market," said Matthew
Primeaux, CEO, StarsDraft. "With BetStars Sports Jackpots,
there's no easier way for punters and casual sports fans alike to
turn a small bet into a big win."
There are two ways to win cash prizes with BetStars Sports
Jackpots:
To win a prize in a tournament, which typically pays the top 25%
of participants, each fantasy point scored by a player's selections
is totalled and ranked against other users on a leaderboard. Just
like in multi-table poker tournaments, the more participants that
enter a tournament, the bigger the prize pool grows. Prizes are
then paid out immediately following the last football match of that
day.
To win the $1 million jackpot
prize, players must pick that day's top scoring fantasy player in
each of the pre-selected groups. Consolation jackpot prizes will be
awarded for users that come close to picking all of the top
scorers.
"Football fans will be able to enjoy an added sweat by
complementing sports book action with BetStars Sports Jackpots.
It's a fun, quick, and easy way to get the thrill of fantasy sports
without having to commit to a whole season," said Zeno Ossko, Managing Director, BetStars.
Players who already play on PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, or
BetStars can use their existing Stars Account to log in to BetStars
Jackpots, and can play across poker, casino, sportsbook, and
Jackpots with one centralized bankroll.
For further information, please
contact: press@betstars.com
About BetStars
BetStars is a new online sports betting brand from the Rational
Group, which operates the world's largest online poker room,
PokerStars. The sports betting service features a wide range of
popular and specialist betting options, fantastic promotions and
exclusive new products.
BetStars offers players a seamless experience between sports
betting, casino and poker, with a single wallet between all three
services. BetStars is available online and on mobile and tablet,
with dedicated iOS and Android apps for a quick and simple betting
experience.
BetStars is ultimately owned by Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX:
AYA).
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