ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH is giving its
customers the chance to win $1
million via the DISH Bracket Challenge sponsored by
DraftKings. To enter, DISH TV customers must fill out a NCAA
tournament bracket on the DISH Bracket Challenge app or on
dishanywhere.com.
DISH will award $1 million if a
customer creates a perfect bracket. Entries will be accepted today
through March 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
"It's been two years since the last NCAA tournament, and DISH is
excited to celebrate one of the most anticipated sporting events of
the year with a million dollars," said Brian Neylon, Group President, DISH TV. "Through
our collaboration with DraftKings, we're continuing to explore fun,
new ways to build excitement around this year's sports seasons and
provide more entertainment to our customers."
How to Enter the DISH $1
Million Bracket Challenge:
DISH TV customers can
fill out their bracket via the Bracket Challenge app on any
internet-connected Hopper family receiver, or on dishanywhere.com.
Brackets completed online will automatically populate in the
Bracket Challenge app on customers' Hopper family receivers.
Hopper platform:
- Access the Bracket Challenge app from the App menu, Game Finder
app, channel 148 or via the DISH Voice Remote by saying, "My
Bracket" or "Bracket Challenge."
- Choose to fill out a custom, randomized or "favored team"
bracket.
- Use a DISH remote to make your selections.
- Predict the final combined score of the National Championship
game, as the challenge tiebreaker.
- Submit the bracket (one entry per account).
dishanywhere.com:
- Visit dishanywhere.com and log in using MyDISH account
credentials.
- Fill out a custom bracket.
- Submit the bracket (one entry per account).
Customers can track their selections on the "My Bracket" tab and
their challenge standing on the "Leaderboard" tab within the
Bracket Challenge app. DISH TV customers can also access the
DraftKings app on Hopper directly from Bracket Challenge to
initiate bets and enter daily fantasy contests.
Brackets can be submitted until March
19 at 12. p.m. ET, when the first round of scheduled games
begin. Customers can edit their selections up until this
deadline.
To learn more about the DISH $1
million Bracket Challenge, including the official rules,
visit mydish.com/themadness.
About the DISH TV Hopper Platform
The
award-winning, whole-home Hopper platform leads the industry in DVR
features and functionality. Hopper 3 boasts 16 tuners, two
terabytes of DVR storage, live and on-demand 4K compatibility, PrimeTime Anytime, AutoHop and
integrated apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, YouTube
Kids, and Pandora. Voice-control capabilities through Amazon Alexa,
Google Assistant and the DISH Voice Remote give customers easier
access to their favorite programming. All DISH customers can access
popular live and on-demand content via DISH's streaming app, DISH
Anywhere; Hopper (second and third generation) provides on-the-go
access to every channel and recorded content as well.
DISH's Hopper platform becomes a whole-home solution with the
company's line of Joey client receivers, delivering the best in
technology and value.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity
company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving
innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its
subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and
award-winning technology to millions of customers with its
satellite DISH TV and streaming SLING TV services. In 2020, the
company became a nationwide U.S. wireless carrier through the
acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH continues to innovate in
wireless, building the nation's first cloud native, OpenRAN-based
5G broadband network. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a
Fortune 250 company.
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