Originally posted on 03/01/2017:

NCAA Brackets Contest 2017: 100K Betpoints

SBR Pro members only. Non-pros have until 12:15PM ET on March 17 to submit an SBR Pro application to be prize-eligible. All it takes is donating $100 to a good cause to receive daily betpoints & unrestricted access to SBR Store and entry into exclusive contests. Pro membership pays for itself.

Prize-pool
1st. 25,000 betpoints
2nd. 17,500 betpoints
3rd. 15,000 betpoints
4th. 12,000 betpoints
5th. 8,000 betpoints
6th. 5,000 betpoints
7th. 3,000 betpoints
8th. 2,800 betpoints
9th. 2,500 betpoints
10th. 2,200 betpoints
11-15th. 900 betpoints
16-20th. 500 betpoints

How to enter
a. Go to Bracket Site
b. enter Pool ID 39768| password sbr515
c. Register yourself. You must make your SBR username your "display name" for the bracket. Do not register more than once. Save your bracket log-in and password.

If you registered in previous years and your username is taken, it's no big deal, your display name is what allows us to verify your standing.



Deadline to enter bracket: March 17, 12:15 PM ET

Bracket Scoring
1st Round: Play-In games (no selections)
Second Round: 1 point per win
Third Round: 2 points per win
Sweet 16: 4 points per win
Elite 8: 8 points per win
Final 4: 16 points per win
Championship: 32 points per win

Seed bonus points: Receive points equal to the difference in seed values for underdog wins only.

*Leaderboard will be ordered by total points won. Tiebreaker will be Championship Game Total Points (required at bracket entry). Closest without going over wins. If still tied, your points won in Final 4 will be used. If still tied, prize will be split and combined equally.

Fine-print
1. Must be an SBR Pro member to be prize-eligible & must maintain Pro membership throughout the contest. Prizes will roll down if a non-pro, or former Pro whose membership lapsed during the contest, is included in final standings. If you have any issue loading the Pro application, disable adblock. Email forum@sportsbookreview.com for any assistance. Deadline for member to apply for Pro status is 12:15PM ET on March 17.
2. One entry per household. SBR employees who are located in Costa Rica & their family cannot claim prizes. SBR moderators & writers who are located outside of Costa Rica may participate and claim prizes.
3. Users who enter a random display name & don't reply to their email will be deleted from the contest.
4. SBR reserves the right to disqualify users at its discretion for violation of forum policy or multiple account entry.