The excitement is building as PointsBet Canada gears up for the 2023 PointsBet Curling Invitational. In addition to the return of this thrilling curling tournament, PointsBet Canada has announced the renewal of its popular bracket challenge game, The Sweep 16, for fans.
The Sweep 16 is an exciting, free-to-play bracket challenge that beckons all enthusiasts to predict the outcomes for both the men's and women's teams competing in the 2023 PointsBet Invitational. And the stakes are high, with a grand prize of up to $1 million awaiting those who can accurately forecast all 30 matches of this intense single-elimination event.
Nic Sulsky, the Chief Commercial Officer of PointsBet Canada, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Last year's inaugural PointsBet Invitational was a tremendous success on the ice, and The Sweep 16 bracket challenge took fan engagement to new heights. The exceptional SSG team manages every detail, allowing us to focus on delivering the best experience to our audience. Our combined success last year has enabled us to create a platform that aligns with our brand and ensures a superior user experience once again this year."
The Invitational is set to kick off on September 27th and run until October 1st at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario. Fans are encouraged to complete their Sweep 16 bracket challenge entries before the first puck drops on the opening day.
Nolan Thiessen, the Executive Director of Marketing & Fan Experience at Curling Canada, remarked, "The inaugural PointsBet Invitational was a massive success, and we're thrilled to build upon that momentum with our partners at PointsBet by offering fans the chance to use their curling expertise to compete for a major prize. As we witnessed during last year's event, predicting the outcomes of the PointsBet Invitational is no easy task, and we're sure to see some exciting upsets on the ice later this month."
In other news, Fanatics made a significant move earlier this summer by launching its sportsbook, powered by PointsBet technology.