Help Center$1,000,000 Bracket Madness
Along with the excitement of March Madness and college basketball betting comes an incredible opportunity for fans to score big at BetNow.
The $1,000,000 Bracket Madness Contest gives eligible sportsbook players the chance to showcase their basketball knowledge and compete for major prizes during the NCAA Tournament.
Sportsbook players participating in the 2026 Bracket Madness Contest should fill out their FREE entry form before the submission deadline.
Bracket Submission Deadline
All bracket entries must be submitted by:
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET
Entries submitted after the deadline will not be eligible.
Prize Breakdown
The total prize package for the contest is $1,000,000.
| Place | Prize |
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| 1st* | $350,000 |
| 2nd | $200,000 |
| 3rd | $100,000 |
| 4th | $50,000 |
| 5th–30th | $12,000 |
* Grand prize requires a perfect score, including the tiebreaker.
Contest Rules and Regulations
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Strictly one entry per household.
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Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged.
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The Grand Prize will be awarded to the contestant who correctly picks all winning teams, including the tiebreaker.
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In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by who accurately predicted the score of the tiebreaker game.
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If more than one player meets the Grand Prize criteria, the winnings will be split among the qualifying winners.
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The Grand Prize winnings will be paid in 6 installments over a 6-month period.
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A notification email will be sent to winners within 48 hours once the contest is final.
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All entries must have a valid email address.
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If a winning notice is undeliverable, it will result in disqualification.
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All judges’ decisions are final.
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No rollover is attached.
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You must be an active client of BetNow.
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Active clients can enter this contest at no cost.
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If you are not an active client, you must sign up and become active to participate.
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Once the tournament begins, if there are forfeits, the team that forfeits will be graded as a loss.
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House rules and regulations apply.
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BetNow reserves the right to amend the contest, prizes, and terms at any time.
Active Client Requirement
You must be an active client of BetNow to participate in the contest.
Active clients can enter the $1,000,000 Bracket Madness Contest absolutely free.