After the first stage of an intensive promotional campaign mainly through email and social networking channels, MrSportsbook.com received the first confirmed numbers of players who have participated in this online world cup bracket predictor game. Hundreds of football fans from all corners of the globe were instantly attracted to this free World cup game.

“The $100,000 prize pool has of course been a contributing factor to the instant popularity, but as we approach the start of the World Cup we believe that the easy format and fun themed design will put us ahead of other World Cup Bracket games.” Commented Emma Gilbert, Online Marketing Manager for MrSportsbook.com, this morning.

A key factor of this campaign has been the integration of Social Media as a communication channel enabling players to easily share the game virally. Representatives from MrSportsbook.com predict that over 85% of the sign ups to this game will come from word of mouth. Players simply choose which teams they think will play in each round of the FIFA World Cup 2010. If more than ten players correctly predict the teams for that round then the tiebreaker will become active. The tiebreaker question asks how many goals will be scored in the World Cup. The ten players with the nearest guesses will be rewarded with their share of the prize money.

This predictor game will feature four separate prize pools which start with a minimum total of $25,000 plus 2 bonus prizes for correctly predicting all four rounds and guessing within 1 goal of the total goals scored throughout the tournament, which brings the total prize pool on offer to $100,000!

“After initial feedback we have added some help features such as the link to the official FIFA World Cup Bracket and an upcoming FAQ’s section. Also a check back feature if players have forgotten what they predicted.” Gilbert

The Easy World Cup Predictor Game is being sponsored by Sportsbook.com and Bet365.com who will provide daily odds on the games throughout the World Cup Tournament.

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