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POKERNEWS X PLAYSTUDIOS WTOS Package (“COMPETITION”)
Competition Terms and Conditions
• NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE COMPETITION. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. YOU HAVE NOT YET WON. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY.
• ODDS OF WINNING DEPEND UPON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES INTO THE PRIZE DRAW.
• THE COMPETITION IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS WHO ARE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OLD OF THE UNITED STATES (EXCLUDING RESIDENTS OF THE STATES OF WASHINGTON, NEW YORK AND FLORIDA), AND MEETING THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THESE RULES.
• THE COMPETITION IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
• PLEASE NOTE THE ARBITRATION PROVISION SET FORTH BELOW, WHICH REQUIRES, EXCEPT WHERE AND TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU TO ARBITRATE ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE PROMOTER ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS MEANS THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE, AND YOU WAIVE, THE RIGHT FOR A JUDGE OR JURY TO DECIDE YOUR CLAIMS, AND THAT YOU MAY NOT PROCEED IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY.
• ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS APPLY, PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
The Competition
1. These Competition Terms and Conditions (“Competition Terms”) set out the terms and conditions on which eligible participants may enter the Competition.
2. The Promoter of the Competition is iBus Media Limited, an Isle of Man company having its registered office at 33-37 Athol St, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1 LB (the “Promoter”, “we”, “us” or “our”). The Promoter is part of the group of companies that are controlled, directly or indirectly, by Flutter Entertainment PLC (“Flutter Group”).
3. The Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) or any other social network. You acknowledge and agree that you shall release Facebook, Instagram and X from any and all liability arising out of or relating to your participation in the Competition. All questions regarding the Competition must be directed to the Promoter, not to Facebook, Instagram or X.
4. In these Competition Terms, a reference to “you”, “your”, “entrant” is a reference to persons participating in the Competition and a reference to “winner” is a reference to the winner of the Competition.
5. The Competition is not in conjunction with or tied to any other competition or promotions that may be running at the same time or other times.
6. There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter the Competition.
7. Participation in the Competition is expressly conditioned upon your acceptance of, and compliance with, all requirements set out in these Competition Terms. You may be required to sign paperwork issued by the Promoter or the prize provider (the details of which are set out below).
Competition Period
8. The Competition opens when we post our first Competition Post (as defined below) on 23 August 2025 and ends at 23:59 PT on 8 September 2025 (“Competition Period”).
Eligibility
9. To be eligible to enter the Competition, you must:
a) be resident in the USA (excluding the states of Washington, New York and Florida);
b) be at least 21 years of age; and
c) have a valid account on Facebook, Instagram and/or X which must not be set to private, deactivated, suspended or otherwise prevent us from viewing the account holder’s comments on/replies to our Competition Posts prior to selection of the winner in accordance with these Competition Terms,
(together, the “Eligibility Criteria”).
10. Employees and relatives and/or affiliates of employees of the Flutter Group and its Competition partners are not permitted to participate in the Competition. For the purpose of this clause, the term 'relative' shall mean but not be limited to spouse, partner, parent, cousin, child or sibling and 'affiliates' shall include, but not be limited to, such an employee's housemate(s) or co-habitee(s).
11. We may ask entrants for any proof of identification, age and address, and to conduct any ID and security checks on entrants as we see fit to confirm entrants comply with the Eligibility Criteria. Failure by an entrant to meet the Eligibility Criteria, as verified by us, and provide any information and documentation requested by us at any stage of the Competition will result in that entrant being disqualified from the Competition.
Entry Requirements
12. To participate in the Competition, during the Competition Period you must:
a) download myKonami on Google Play, iOS, or the Amazon Appstore; and
b) comment on or reply to one of our dedicated Competition posts (“Competition Posts”) on PokerNews’ official Facebook, Instagram or X accounts telling us your favourite machine from myKONAMI and why you deserve to go to the Bahamas.
This is the only entry route to the Competition and entries that do not comply with the provisions of this paragraph will not be eligible.
13. If you satisfy the Eligibility Criteria and successfully complete the steps set out in paragraph 12 above, you will have one valid entry to the Competition.
14. Entrants are limited to one entry and any additional entries will be disqualified.
15. Entrants must not permit or allow another person to take part in the Competition on their behalf. If it is discovered or suspected that an entrant has entered or attempted to enter the Competition using multiple identities, all of that entrant’s entries will be declared null and void and that entrant shall be disqualified from the Competition.
16. Entries submitted outside the Competition Period will not be accepted.
Winner selection and notification
17. Within 48 hours after the end of the Competition Period, one winner will be randomly selected by us from the pool of eligible entrants. Our selection of the winner will be final and may not be challenged. We remain the final arbiter of any decision as regards the Competition.
18. We will contact the winner via direct message to the Facebook, Instagram or X account they used to enter to the Competition within 24 hours after the winner has been selected by us (“Winner Notification”).
19. The winner must claim the Prize (as defined below) by responding to the Winner Notification within 24 hours after the Winner Notification is sent by us (“Response Deadline”). If the winner does not respond to the Winner Notification and accept the Prize by the Response Deadline, the Prize will be forfeited and the Promoter shall be entitled to offer the Prize to another eligible entrant.
20. The winner will also be announced on the PokerNews podcast to be published on 18 September 2025 and on our social media accounts and websites (“Announcement”) and by entering the Competition, entrants acknowledge and agree that we are entitled to make the Announcement including their name.
Prize
21. The winner of Competition will win a prize package (“Prize”) consisting of the following:
(a) a 4-night stay for the winner and one companion at the Royal Hotel, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas (check in 22 October 2025, check out 26 October 2025, sharing one premium room in the Royal Tower);
(b) up to USD500 airfare reimbursement per person (maximum USD1,000 in total) (“Airfare Allowance”);
(c) one seat for the winner in the myVIP World Tournament of Slots hosted by Atlantis Paradise Island between 23 – 25 October 2025;
(d) access for the winner and one companion to the myVIP World Tournament of Slots hospitality lounge;
(e) an invitation for the winner and one companion to the beachside Awards Gala dinner on 25 October 2025; and
(f) one myVIP World Tournament of Slots Swag Bag.
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is USD2,700. The ARV for the Prize is an estimate made before the Competition begins and may vary based on current market conditions. Any difference between the ARV and the actual value, if any, will not be awarded.
22. The Prize does not include any costs, taxes, fees, expenses and/or arrangements not expressly specified in the Prize description. The winner and their companion are solely responsible for, and we will not be liable to reimburse the winner/their companion for, any such additional charges and expenses.
23. The winner’s companion must be aged 21 or over.
24. The winner and their companion must make their own travel arrangements in connection with the Prize, and are responsible for ensuring that their travel arrangements enable them to attend the events included in the Prize. The dates of the events included in the Prize cannot be changed and the Promoter shall have no liability if the winner misses or is not able to attend any events included in the Prize, and shall not be required to offer a substitute prize. The Airfare Allowance may only be used in connection with fulfilment of the Prize, will be provided to the winner via an airfare gift card and the winner will need to evidence the cost of the flight(s). If the cost of the flight(s) for each of the winner and their companion is less than the maximum Airfare Allowance for each person, they will be reimbursed only for the actual cost of the flight(s). If the cost of the flight(s) for each of the winner and their companion exceeds the maximum Airfare Allowance for each person, the winner and their companion will be responsible for the excess.
25. It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to check and ensure that they satisfy all security requirements in relation to travel (including all requirements relating to passports, visas and other documentation). The Promoter has no liability if the winner and/or their companion is refused entry because they do not satisfy such requirements and the winner/their companion are solely responsible for all costs associated with refused entry.
26. It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to check any travel advisories relating to the travel destination and to determine what action to take in relation to any such advisories. The Promoter has no liability if the winner/their companion do not make such checks, if they choose to travel despite the advice given in any relevant advisory or if they choose not to travel on the advice given in any relevant advisory (in which case the Promoter will not be obliged to offer a substitute prize).
27. It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to check whether any vaccinations and/or prescription medicines are recommended or required prior to travel and the Promoter has no liability in this respect.
28. It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to take out their own travel insurance in connection with the Prize. The Promoter will have no liability for any failure by the winner and/or their companion to take out travel insurance and/or to comply with the terms and conditions of their travel insurance policy.
29. It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to check any requirements for the hotel, event venue and any other supplier providing elements of the Prize. The winner and their companion are bound by, and must comply with, any terms and conditions set out on their event tickets and the rules, regulations, requirements and policies of the hotel, event venue, event promoter and any other supplier connected with the Prize. We are not responsible for any failure of the winner and/or their companion to gain entry or re-entry to the hotel and/or event, or to participate in any element of the Prize, due to any action/inaction on the part of the winner and/or their companion.
30. The Promoter has no liability for lost or stolen tickets, vouchers, certificates and/or other documentation connected with the Prize.
31. All elements of the Prize are strictly non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable and may not be re-sold. No cash or any other alternative is available for any element of the Prize. No alternative dates are available.
32. If any element of the Prize becomes unavailable, or if the winner is unable to use/take part in any element of the Prize, for any reason beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the Promoter is not obliged to offer an alternative award or any cash alternative or compensation. If the winner is unable to attend the WTOS, the entire Prize will be forfeited and offered to another entrant selected in accordance with paragraph 17 (and this process will be repeated if necessary) and the winner will be required to refund to the Promoter in full the Airfare Allowance immediately on demand (if Promoter has paid the Airfare Allowance to the winner in advance).
33. The winner and their companion must not do anything that may bring the Promoter, any of its group companies or its commercial partners into disrepute. The Promoter reserves the right to take appropriate action (including the removal of any element of the Prize) if the winner and/or their companion act in a way that the Promoter reasonably considers to bring the Promoter, any of its group companies or its commercial partners into disrepute.
34. The Promoter is not liable for any loss, theft, damage or injury caused or sustained by the winner as a result of accepting and participating in the Prize (except that the Promoter will be liable for death or personal injury arising from the Promoter’s negligence or for fraudulent misrepresentation).
35. Prize details and availability are subject to change, and in the event that the Promoter is unable to provide the winner with the Prize, the Promoter may elect to provide them with an alternate award of comparable or greater value.
36. The Prize is awarded “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose).
37. The winner may be required to provide the Promoter with a valid social security number for tax reporting purposes before the Prize is awarded to them. An IRS Form 1099 may be issued in the name of the winner.
38. The winner agrees to the prize provider, PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC (playSTUDIOS) contacting them in relation to the Prize. The winner and their companion will be required to sign playSTUDIOS’ standard travel liability documentation. The winner and their companion will also be required to sign playSTUDIOS publicity releases where they might appear on camera. In the event of refusal to comply with playSTUDIOS’s requirements the entire Prize may be forfeited and offered to another Entrant selected in accordance with paragraph 17.
39. You acknowledge that playSTUDIOS is not a sponsor of the Competition and you agree to release and hold harmless playSTUDIOS from any losses or claims brought by you (or any third party on your behalf) as a result of your participation in the Competition.
Additional Terms
40. Conduct of participants. If you are found to be in breach of these Competition Terms, we discover or reasonably believe that you have acted deceitfully or dishonestly with respect to the Competition, we will be entitled to: (i) exclude, suspend or disqualify you from the Competition; and (ii) exclude you from any or all future competitions. The decision as to what activity or behaviour constitutes a breach of these Competition Terms or what constitutes an act of deceit or dishonesty in relation to any conduct by you while participating in the Competition rests solely with us and in our sole discretion.
41. Health and safety. You and (where relevant) your companion must comply with all health and safety guidelines provided by us or that you/they should otherwise be aware of concerning your/their participation in the Competition and use of the Prize, and you/they must adhere to any applicable legal and regulatory requirements as necessary. Failure to comply with any direction given may result in your disqualification from the Competition.
42. Limitation of Liability. By participating in the Competition, you hereby agree to release, discharge and hold harmless the Promoter, and the legal representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies and respective officers, directors, employees and agents of the Flutter Group, from any costs, expenses, damages, losses, claims, actions or proceedings brought by you (or any third party on your behalf), as a result of your participation in the Competition and/or receipt of the Prize and we fully exclude any liability in relation to any such claims (other than payment of any costs and expenses actually incurred as part of the Prize (if any) with respect to the Competition). This limitation does not include any liability on the part of us to you for: (i) negligence; (ii) death or personal injury arising out of our negligence or the negligence of our employees; (iii) fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iv) any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.
43. SAVE AS PERMITTED UNDER PARAGRAPH 42 ABOVE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR THE FLUTTER GROUP OR OUR AFFILIATES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY PARTY FOR: (I) ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS AND OTHER PROFITS, LOSS OF PROGRAMS, COST OF REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE OR LOSS OF RECORDS, INFORMATION OR DATA), OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM OR IN RELATION TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ANY COMPETITION (OR INABILITY TO DO THE SAME), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; OR (II) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE COMPETITION.
44. We will not be liable to you for any failure to perform any of our obligations under the Competition or in respect of the Prize where we are unable to do so as a result of circumstances beyond our reasonable control and whilst we may endeavour to provide an alternative prize, we shall not be liable to compensate any participant where we fail to do so in such circumstances.
45. You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Flutter Group, the legal representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies and respective officers, directors, employees of the Flutter Group from and against any and all costs, losses, damages, expenses, fines from any regulatory authorities and liabilities (including for loss of reputation and goodwill and professional advisers' fees and costs) incurred and/or suffered by us arising as a result of a breach by you or failure to perform or comply with your obligations under these Competition Terms and/or in connection with your failure to follow any instructions given by us or any of our partners in relation to any matter concerning your participation in the Competition and/or the Prize.
46. Data Privacy. The personal information supplied by you when entering or during the Competition will be processed, stored and used by us in accordance with the privacy policy for PokerNews located at https://www.pokernews.com/privacy-policy.htm
If we wish for you to take part in any publicity or marketing campaigns in relation to your participation in the Competition, we will seek your written consent for any such use beforehand.
47. Changes to these Competition Terms. We reserve the right at any time to make minor amendments or alterations to these Competition Terms to correct errors or improve their clarity and comprehension for the benefit of participants. Furthermore, but in all cases acting reasonably, we may alter these Competition Terms, as well as cancel, modify or suspend the Competition or withdraw the Competition for specific participants, if: (a) we reasonably believe that the Competition is being abused by an individual or group of individuals which undermines the integrity of the Competition; (b) we are required to do so as a result of any legal or regulatory change; or (c) there are other valid reasons that prevent us from continuing the Competition provided that the reason is sufficiently serious such as a failure of our systems or due to manifest error. Any proposed material changes to these Competition Terms will be either notified to you directly. Any amendment, alteration or withdrawal of the Competition will not adversely impact participants who have already opted in to the Competition except in cases which are beyond our control (e.g. for legal and/or regulatory reasons).
48. Disputes. Without prejudice to any rights or remedies you may have under applicable law, in case of disputes or disagreements between you and us concerning any aspect of the Competition, including but not limited to any and all matters relating to the awarding of the Prize, a participant's eligibility to participate in the Competition, the conduct of any participant, or these Competition Terms, the final decision shall lie with us and any decision made by us shall be final and binding upon you and shall not be subject to review or appeal by you or any third party.
49. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. Any issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Competition Terms or the rights and obligations of entrants and the Promoter in connection with the Competition will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other laws.
You and we each agree to finally settle all disputes only through arbitration; provided, however, the Promoter will be entitled to seek injunctive or equitable relief in the state and federal courts in New York County, New York and any other court with jurisdiction over you and us. In arbitration, there is no judge or jury and review is limited. The arbitrator’s decision and award is final and binding, with limited exceptions, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. You and we agree that, except as set forth above, any claim, suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Competition shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration before a sole arbitrator under the streamlined Arbitration Rules Procedures of JAMS Inc. (“JAMS”) or any successor to JAMS. In the event JAMS is unwilling or unable to set a hearing date within 14 days of the filing of a “Demand for Arbitration”, then either party can elect to have the arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association or any other mutually agreeable arbitration administration service. If an in-person hearing is required, then it will take place in New York, New York. The federal or state law that applies to these Competition Terms will also apply during the arbitration. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis and will not be consolidated with any other proceedings that involve any claims or controversy of another party, including any class actions; provided, however, if for any reason any court or arbitrator holds that this restriction is unconscionable or unenforceable, then the agreement to arbitrate doesn’t apply and the dispute must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in New York County, New York. We agree to pay the administrative and arbitrator’s fees in order to conduct the arbitration (but specifically excluding any travel or other costs of participant to attend the arbitration hearing). You or we may, notwithstanding this paragraph, bring qualifying claims in small claims court.
50. Entire Agreement. These Competition Terms represent the entire agreement between you and us relating to the Competition and supersedes all prior representations, agreements, negotiations or understandings (whether oral or in writing) between us and you. Except as specifically set out herein, all conditions, warranties, representations and terms (whether expressed or implied by law) are fully excluded. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of the whole or any part of these Competition Terms does not affect or impair the continuation in force of the remainder of these Competition Terms.
51. Support: if you have questions about the Competition, please contact [email protected].