As the anticipation for the 2024/25 Premier League season builds, Oddschecker, a FairPlay Sports Media brand, has announced the return of its popular Million Pound Predictor game. This free-to-play contest offers football enthusiasts a chance to win a staggering £1 million ($1.28 million) prize by accurately forecasting the final league table.
Key Details:
- Launch Date: Coincides with the Premier League start on August 16, 2023
- Prize: £1 million for correctly predicting all 20 team positions
- Entry: Free for registered Oddschecker users
- Deadline: Predictions can be modified until game week 4
How It Works
Registered users can access the Million Pound Predictor page on the Oddschecker website to submit their predictions for the final standings of all 20 Premier League teams. While the season kicks off with Fulham’s clash against Manchester United on Friday, participants have until the fourth game week to fine-tune their forecasts.
Last Season’s Close Call
The previous season’s contest saw no outright winner, with the closest attempts coming from two players who correctly predicted ten team positions. This near-miss adds to the excitement and possibility of a potential winner this season.
Official Statement
Chris Gillett, FairPlay Sports Media Director of Brand, emphasized the game’s popularity and appeal:
“The Million Pound Predictor has cemented itself as an annual tradition for Oddschecker players when the new Premier League season returns each year. And with it being a free shot at life-changing money, it really is a no-brainer to take part.”
Gillett added, “I’ve got a few thoughts of my own about where certain teams will under and over-perform, but I know there are thousands of Oddschecker users out there who will be readying their form books and analytics for the new season to find that edge and potentially nail down those 20 correct team placements.”
Industry Context
This promotion comes at a time of increased activity in the sports betting sector. In a related development, competitor Paddy Power made headlines last week by prematurely paying out on Celtic winning the Scottish Premiership after just the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season.
The Million Pound Predictor not only offers an enticing prize but also serves as an engaging way for Oddschecker to attract and retain users throughout the Premier League season. As football fans eagerly await the start of the new campaign, this prediction challenge adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming months of top-flight English football.