Author Archives: Amy Fanter

About Amy Fanter

Amy Fanter is the Marketing Writer/SEM for the Reno, Nevada-based insured prize promotions provider, Odds On Promotions and its sister company, Hole In One International.

Over $371,000 in Free Windows Given Away … Again


Anchorage, AK – Last Christmas Eve Renewal by Andersen in Anchorage, Alaska paid out $371,370, courtesy of Odds On Promotions, to a group of homeowners who had recently purchased new windows and doors during a Conditional Rebate sale.

For over eight years Renewal by Andersen of Alaska has given their customers the chance to get a 100% rebate on every purchase made during a weather-based Conditional Rebate sale that takes place from mid-November to mid-December.

This year when over 3″ of snow fell at the Renewal by Andersen store in Anchorage on Christmas Eve, thirteen lucky homeowners got their money back and Odds On Promotions wrote the checks! 

But this wasn’t the first time this store had handed out big checks. In 2019 Renewal by Andersen gave away over $91,000 to four homeowners who had purchased replacement windows and doors when 3″ of snow fell on December 24th! 

Do you want to amplify your advertising, build a buzz and drive increased sales? Odds On Promotions has hundreds of ways to help you attract more attention in every venue. For more information on conditional rebates, give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249. 

Lucky Envelopes Contest Pays out $100,000 at Auction!

Congratulations to Glen Pounds of Lavonia, Georgia who recently won $100,000, courtesy of the Carolina Auto Auction (CAA), and paid for by Odds On Promotions, during the CCA’s Anniversary Sale. 

To add excitment and incent both attendance and sales, the CAA gives auction attendees a raffle ticket everytime they purchase a vehicle.  In addition to handing out smaller, guaranteed prizes, the CCA also holds a Graduating Levels Lucky Envelopes promotion where three lucky auction attendees get a chance to win up to $100,000, paid for by Odds On.  Pounds, who was the last contestant to participate, won the prize after he successfully  selected a winning combination of envelopes, advancing through all ten levels to score the grand prize.  

“It’s an amazing feeling to participate in moments like this,” CAA general manager Vann Humphrey said. “It speaks to the excitement of our sales events each week and our strong partnership with our customers. Our anniversary sale is just one example. We prioritize the customer experience each week and we are excited about creating more unforgettable moments and memories.”

Watch Glen P. Win $100,000!

Along with creating memories and injecting excitement, the CAA  also received an enviable amount of post-event publicity with articles, featuring their big winner, appearing in several trade publications. 

Do you want to create unforgettable moments, add excitement to your events or build a buzz? Odds On Promotions has hundreds of ways to help you attract more attention in every venue. For more information give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249.

Grand Slam Promotion Leads to Free Chevy for Gators Fan 

Gainesville, Fla. – Congratulations to Zachary Leggett of Newbury who recently won a brand new Chevy Trax, courtesy of Davis Chevrolet, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, after Florida Gators’ second baseman Cade Kurland hit a Grand Slam.  

Leggett won the Trax, valued at $14,000, after registering online for a chance to be the Davis Chevrolet Grand Slam Fan. On March 12th at Condron Family Ballpark, during the 4th inning of the big in-state rivalry game against the Seminoles, Gators’ second baseman Cade Kurland hit a homer, driving in 4 runs, and winning Leggett his new Chevrolet. 

Davis Chevrolet has been a proud supporter of Florida Gators baseball for several years, using the opportunity to meet and interact with fans at every game. Along with giving fans a chance to win a new Chevy during any inning of the big rivalry game, fans also get the chance to win during the 4th inning of any other baseball game all season long. 

According to John Tull, Senior Manager of Business Development with Gators Sports Properties, “The odds were definitely in our favor – we came really close 16 times last year – and that’s why you always get insurance! This is the fourth year Davis has sponsored this promotion – and this year they expanded their sponsorship to include softball. Our sponsor was elated with the publicity they received.” 

“I have been working with Linda Thomson for 20 years. We’ve done a lot of promotions together. She always has innovative ideas and her customer service is fantastic.” 

Are you looking to fill more seats, fill your store, or simply want to stand out in a crowded marketplace?  Odds On Promotions has hundreds of ways to help you attract more attention in every venue. For more information give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249. 

Hollywood Survivor Scores $500,000

Greektown Makes Big Offer, Player Makes Perfect Picks,
& Odds On Promotions Writes the Check

Detroit. Mich – Congratulations to Wade F. of West Bloomfield, Michigan who recently won $500,000, courtesy of Hollywood Casino at Greektown, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, after he won a season-long NFL Survivor Pool promotion. 

\At the beginning of the football season, Wade F. paid $500 to participate in the “Sportsbook Battle Season III” Survivor Pool at Hollywood Casino at Greektown’s Sportsbook. 

Each week participants had to pick one pro team to win. There was just one catch –  contestants could only pick each team ONCE. And, as a bonus if any player could pick correctly – aka go undefeated – for 19 weeks, they would win a $500,000 bonus, paid for by Odds On. 

After outlasting the rest of the pack, Wade F. walked away with $39,500 guaranted prize after week 12.  Using his wits he proceeded to keep on making the perfect picks until the 19th game – where he corrected selected the Buccaneers to beat the Panthers, scoring himself the half-million dollar prize. 

Wade’s big win generated great PR for the casino’s Sportbook with articles and stories appearing in a number of Detroit media outlets, just prior to the final NFL playoff games and the Super Bowl. 

Ready to tackle your football marketing plans?  Whether you’re looking to engage football fans, drive traffic and sales, or make the most of a sponsorship investment, Odds On Promotions has a winning football promotion for you.  Give us a call today at 888-827-2249.

DePaul Student Wins $10,000 in His Slippers

Chicago, Ill. – Congratulations to Conner Koy, who recently won $10,000, courtesy of DePaul University, and paid for by Odds On Promotions, after nailing a half-court basketball shot at Wintrust Arena this January.

Watch Koy’s Half-Court Shot and TV Interview

Koy, a sophmore accounting major, not only won the big bucks, he ended up appearing on the evening news after making the impressive prize-winning shot in his favorite pair of slippers.

The half-time contest gave five DePaul students the chance to each win $10,000 if they could sink the half-court shot. During the first half, five students were randomly selected to participate using the Blue Demon app, but it was Koy who shot last that ended up being the night’s big winner.

DePaul University promoted the $50,000 Half-Court Shot Contest on various social media channels in order to increase student attendance at a midweek game between the Blue Demons and the Creighton Blue Jays.

Are you looking to fill more seats, fill your store or simply want to stand out in a crowded marketplace? Odds On Promotions has hundreds of ways to help you attract more attention in every venue. For more information email or give Odds On Promotions a call today at 888-827-2249.