Sportstake

 SPORTSTAKE GAME

The SportStake game involves the correct prediction of the outcomes of several football matches. In particular, Players will have to predict the outcomes (1, X, 2) of 12 predetermined matches drawn from South African, English and other identified professional soccer fixtures.

Definitions of fixture result predictions (1,X,2)

(1) A Home Win: When the Team mentioned first on the fixture list wins a specified fixture.

(X) A Draw: A result when two teams finish with the same score in the specified fixture.

(2) An Away Win: When the Team mentioned last on the fixture list wins a specified fixture.

How to Play the SportStake game

A Valid Sportstake Wager

A listing of 12 fixtures will be published for each fixture list. Teams included in each of the fixtures are listed in the order of Home Team versus Visiting Team. As such, the team mentioned first will always be the Home Team. Provided that where a fixture is played at a neutral venue for whatever reason, the Home Team will be the team mentioned first on the published fixture list.

For each fixture, a player must select a Home Win, a Draw; or an Away Win.

A Player can select a minimum of one and a maximum of three boards per coupon.

A valid wager must consist of a minimum of twelve selections (i.e., one selection per fixture).

Multiple Wager

A valid multiple wager must consist of more than one outcome prediction for one or more of the specified fixtures.

The minimum price for a wager is R1.00 per board including VAT.

Each additional multiple wager outcome selection will cost an additional R1.00 per combination.

The maximum wager per coupon is R1 000.00. (An automated notification will be activated after the Player wager reaches a R250.00 threshold. This notification will prompt the Retailer to ask the Player whether the Player wishes to proceed with the wager).

General

Each entry selection will only be valid for the specified fixture list

There shall be no QuickPick option in the Sport-Stake Game.

There shall be no Multidraw option in the Sport-Stake Game.

The SportStake fixture results are finalised after the completion of all the specified fixtures for the relevant fixture list. These results will be obtained from an independent source by Gidani and verified by an Independent Auditor.

The verified fixture results are captured in the Gidani Central Computer System, which will determine the winning wager for that fixture list.

Winning with SportStake game

Winning Categories

The allocated Prize Fund for the SportStake Game will be 50% of Total net sales. The number of correct fixture predictions required to win in each Division is as follows:

Prize Division | Correct Predictions | Odds | Prize Division Pool Percentages

12 | 1: 531,441| 35%

11 | 1: 22,143 | 20%

10 | 1: 2,013 | 45%

*If a fixture on the fixture list is not played due to it being delayed, abandoned or cancelled, every pre-diction for that fixture event is considered a correct prediction.

*If a fixture commences before the close of sales as indicated in the Rules, every prediction for that fixture is considered a correct prediction.

Jackpot

*The first Division will feature a Jackpot. When there are no winners in Division One, that prize fund will roll into the next scheduled fixture list Division One prize fund.

Division One Jackpots will roll for a maximum of nine scheduled fixture lists. If the tenth fixture list Jackpot amount is not won, then the Jackpot amount is split equally between the Division(s) where there are winners.

Cancellation of a Game Board

If players want to cancel one of the game boards of the coupon they have filled, they only have to mark the CANCEL box of the relevant playing field.

 SportStake - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SportStake?

SportStake is the name of the first Sports Pool Game to be launched by the National Lottery. Players will be able to test their ability to correctly predict soccer match outcomes on predetermined Fixtures by forecasting home wins, draws and away wins.

How will the new Game work?

SportStake Fixture lists (the soccer Fixtures which players will bet on during the week) will be released every Monday.

Players will have to predict the outcomes of 12 predetermined Fixtures drawn from local, English and other football Leagues - at a cost of R1 per wager combination.

A Player can select a minimum of one and a maximum of three outcomes per Fixture. For each additional outcome placed on one specific Fixture, the player will pay an additional R1.00.

A valid wager must consist of a minimum of twelve selections (one per Fixture).

The maximum wager per play coupon is R1,000.00.    

Where do I get the week's Fixtures and Results?

The SportStake Fixture lists and results will be available on this site. It will also be possible to obtain these through the media such as newspapers and TV.

Players could also obtain these details from the National Lottery website (www.nationallottery.co.za) or from Gidani or call centre on 0800 777 777.

Where and when can I buy Tickets for the SportStake Game?

Tickets can be purchased at any existing Lottery outlet on: 

Monday to Friday from 06h00 - 23h00.

Saturday from 06:00 until 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the first Fixture for any of the Games on the weekend Fixture list. Tickets can also be purchased online by clicking here

Will there be a QuickPick or Multi-Draw option when playing SportStake?

No. These features will not be available with SportStake.

Can Players buy the SportStake Tickets through subscription?

No. The Subscription Service is not available for the SportStake Game.

How many Prize Divisions in SportStake and how many Games do I have to correctly predict the outcome of in order to win a prize?

Prize Division Correct Predictions

  1                                       12

  2                                       11

  3                                       10

What happens if a Fixture is abandoned or cancelled?

Every prediction for that Fixture event would then be considered a correct prediction. If a Fixture starts before the close of sales as indicated in the Rules, every prediction for that Fixture will be considered a correct prediction.

Fixture Results will display a 'C' for cancelled fixture, 'E' for Early Fixture or 'F' for both. Every wager with one of these letters is a winning wager.

How will the Prize Divisions work?

The allocated Prize Fund for the SportStake Game will be 50% of Total net sales. The Prize Divisions will be as follows: 

Prize Division Prize Division Pool Percentages

Division 1 (Jackpot) 35%

Division 2 20%

Division 3 45%

What happens to the Jackpot prize if it is not won? Does a rollover of the Jackpot prize occur?

Yes. When there are no winners in Division One, the Jackpot prize will roll over to the next Fixture list Division One prize pool.

Division One Jackpots can roll over a maximum of nine Fixture lists.

If the tenth Fixture list Jackpot amount is not won, it will be split equally amongst the Divisions that produced winners.

How much will a Ticket cost?

A minimum price of R1 per wager will be set across the 12-Fixture list with multiple wagers costing a further R1 per combination. The maximum wager size per coupon will be set at R1,000.

What are the odds of winning a prize with SportStake?

Prize Division ODDS

Division 1 (Jackpot) 531,441

Division 2 22,143

Division 3 2,013

 Facts and figures

SportStake midweek was launched on the 16 August 2008.

The first jackpot winner got R594, 434.00 on the 30 August 2008.

SportStake had the first rollover on the 22 November 2008.

The first winner won R857,439.00 in April 17 2010

SportStake paid out the first millionaire of R1, 236,354.00 in November 30 2011. 

SportStake took four lucky players to Spain to watch a game between Barcelona and Real Madrid.