Football fans across Australia have the chance to put their tipping skills to the test, with SmartTips announcing the launch of its FIFA World Cup Competition, proudly sponsored by PuntX. Enter here
The tournament will see participants compete throughout the world's biggest football event by selecting match winners and climbing the global leaderboard for a share of a $2,500 cash prize pool.
The competition is free to enter and gives football supporters the opportunity to challenge fellow tipsters from around the country while following every twist and turn of the FIFA World Cup.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the top five players on the global leaderboard will take home cash prizes, including a first prize of $1,250.
Cash Prize Breakdown
- 1st Place: $1,250
- 2nd Place: $600
- 3rd Place: $300
- 4th Place: $200
- 5th Place: $100
Adding even more excitement to the competition, SmartTips will award 1,000 BonusCoins to the highest-scoring tipster in every round of the tournament. These BonusCoins can be used within the SmartTips ecosystem, providing participants with additional opportunities to be rewarded for their football knowledge.
SmartB General Manager John said the competition is designed to give football fans a fun and engaging way to follow every match of the World Cup.
"The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, and we wanted to create a competition that gives fans the chance to test their knowledge, compete against other football enthusiasts and win some fantastic prizes along the way," he said.
"Thanks to our partnership with PuntX, we're excited to offer both cash rewards and round-by-round BonusCoin incentives that keep the competition engaging from the opening match right through to the final."
The competition will run for the duration of the FIFA World Cup, with participants earning points for correctly predicting match winners. Live leaderboards will allow players to track their progress and see how they stack up against the competition.
Football fans can join the SmartTips FIFA World Cup Competition now and start making their selections before the tournament kicks off.
For full details, terms and conditions, see below:
SmartTips FIFA World Cup Competition
Official Terms and Conditions
1. Promoter
The SmartTips FIFA World Cup Competition ("Competition") is conducted by SmartB Pty Ltd trading as SmartTips ("Promoter"), in partnership with PuntX ("Sponsor").
By entering the Competition, participants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Competition Overview
The Competition is a skill-based football tipping competition where eligible participants predict the winners of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Participants accumulate points based on the accuracy of their selections and compete against other entrants for cash prizes and BonusCoin rewards.
3. Competition Period
The Competition commences at 12:00am AEST on the date specified by SmartTips and concludes upon completion of the FIFA World Cup Final.
The Promoter reserves the right to amend the Competition period if tournament scheduling changes occur.
4. Eligibility
To participate, entrants must:
Be aged 18 years or older.
Be a resident of Australia unless otherwise permitted by applicable laws.
Hold a valid SmartB account.
Accept these Terms and Conditions.
Not be an employee, director, contractor, immediate family member, or agent of SmartB, PuntX, or any entity directly involved in administering the Competition unless expressly approved by the Promoter.
The Promoter may require proof of age, identity, and residency.
5. Entry
Participation is free unless otherwise stated.
To enter, participants must:
Register a SmartB account.
Create or join the SmartTips FIFA World Cup Competition.
Submit tips before the commencement of each match.
Late tips will not be accepted.
Once a match has commenced, selections for that match become locked.
6. Competition Format
Participants earn points based on correctly selecting the winning team in each FIFA World Cup match.
The scoring methodology will be published within the SmartTips platform and may include:
Correct match outome selections.
Round-based scoring calculations.
The Competition leaderboard will be updated throughout the tournament.
All leaderboard calculations are determined solely by SmartTips systems.
7. Prize Pool
The total cash prize pool is AUD $2,500.
Final prizes will be awarded as follows:
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $1,250 |
| 2nd Place | $600 |
| 3rd Place | $300 |
| 4th Place | $200 |
| 5th Place | $100 |
Prize values are stated in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for alternative benefits except at the sole discretion of the Promoter.
8. Global Ranking Determination
The final Competition rankings will be determined by the overall SmartTips Global Ranking leaderboard.
The participants finishing:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
on the final global leaderboard at the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup tournament will be declared the prize winners.
The global leaderboard incorporates all eligible participants in the Competition regardless of location, unless prohibited by local laws.
The leaderboard position at the official completion of the tournament is final.
9. Round BonusCoin Rewards
In addition to the cash prize pool:
The highest scoring participant in each completed competition round will receive 1,000 BonusCoins.
BonusCoins are promotional credits issued by SmartB.
BonusCoins may be subject to separate SmartPlay promotional terms.
BonusCoins are not redeemable for cash unless expressly permitted under applicable SmartTips promotional rules.
Round winners will be determined after all matches within the relevant round have concluded.
10. Prize Verification
Prior to receiving any prize, winners may be required to:
Verify their identity.
Verify their age.
Verify their residential address.
Provide banking information for payment purposes.
Complete any documentation reasonably required by the Promoter.
Failure to provide requested information within 14 days may result in forfeiture of the prize.
12. Prize Payments
Cash prizes will be paid within 30 business days of successful verification.
Payments will be made via electronic funds transfer to an Australian bank account unless otherwise approved by the Promoter.
Any tax implications arising from prizes are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
13. Fraud, Misconduct and Fair Play
The Promoter reserves the right to investigate any participant suspected of:
Creating multiple accounts.
Collusion with other participants.
Manipulating results or leaderboards.
Exploiting technical errors.
Using automated systems, bots, scripts, or artificial methods to submit tips.
Engaging in conduct detrimental to the Competition.
The Promoter may:
Remove tips.
Adjust scores.
Suspend accounts.
Disqualify participants.
Withhold prizes.
Any decision regarding integrity matters is final.
14. Technical Issues
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for:
Internet failures.
Device malfunctions.
Platform outages.
Delayed transmissions.
Incorrectly submitted tips due to user error.
Participants are responsible for ensuring their tips are submitted before match commencement.
15. Leaderboard Corrections
The Promoter may:
Correct scoring errors.
Amend leaderboard positions.
Recalculate results if a technical issue is identified.
Any corrected leaderboard becomes the official leaderboard.
16. Competition Changes
The Promoter reserves the right to:
Modify Competition rules.
Amend scoring systems.
Adjust prize structures where reasonably necessary.
Suspend or cancel the Competition due to circumstances beyond its control.
Examples include:
Tournament postponement.
Force majeure events.
Regulatory requirements.
Technical failures affecting competition integrity.
17. Publicity
By accepting a prize, winners agree to permit the Promoter and Sponsor to use their:
Name
Username
State or territory
Prize details
Competition results
for promotional and marketing purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
18. Privacy
Personal information collected during the Competition will be handled in accordance with:
The SmartB Privacy Policy.
Applicable Australian privacy legislation.
Information may be used for:
Competition administration.
Prize fulfilment.
Verification purposes.
Marketing communications where consent has been provided.
19. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
SmartB, SmartTips, PuntX, their directors, officers, employees, contractors and affiliates are not liable for any loss, damage, injury, claim, expense or liability arising directly or indirectly from:
Participation in the Competition.
Acceptance or use of any prize.
Technical failures.
Errors in competition administration.
Acts or omissions of third parties.
Nothing in these Terms excludes any consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian law.
20. Regulatory Compliance
This Competition is a game of skill and not a game of chance.
No purchase is necessary to participate unless expressly stated.
The Competition is intended to comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations.
Participants are responsible for ensuring participation is lawful in their jurisdiction.
21. Disputes
Any dispute regarding:
Scoring
Rankings
Eligibility
Prize allocation
Interpretation of these Terms
will be determined by the Promoter acting reasonably and in good faith.
The Promoter's decision is final and binding.
22. Acceptance of Terms
Participation in the SmartTips FIFA World Cup Competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
The Promoter reserves the right to update these Terms where necessary, with any material changes communicated through the SmartTips platform.