The Bitcoin Hunt is scheduled to formally commence on Wednesday, February 23, prior to the match against Norwich. Participants will have the opportunity to potentially win a Bitcoin, the value of which has fluctuated between £25,000 ($34,000) and £35,000 thus far this year. At present, it is priced at £28,600.
Each of the multiple game sessions will seek to incorporate additional components into the participant's experience. This will consist of social media assignments, in-person QR code searches, and Southampton Football Club history quizzes.
During Saturday, April 30th's home game against Crystal Palace, there will also be an opportunity to acquire limited edition QR cards and qualify for the live final.
In particular, during the first round, competitors will explore the stadium and the city for QR codes that, when scanned, will direct them to a virtual microsite where they can register for the competition.
The second round, which commences on Monday, March 14, consists of solving puzzles in the manner of blockchain using historic Southampton jerseys.
The third round commences on April 4th, Monday. Participants will be required to answer a series of queries and monitor the football club's social media channels for the duration of this week in order to locate a concealed Bitcoin.
In summary, the fortunate plunge winner shall be selected at random from the pool of participants who have completed all three stages with success.
Head of Partnership Marketing for Southampton Football Club, Charles Read, stated, "We are immensely enthusiastic regarding the commencement of Sportsbet's Bitcoin Hunt competition. We believe this is the first competition of its kind and the first time a football club has offered supporters the opportunity to win a Bitcoin valued at £25,000 to £35,000 in 2022. We solicit that all participants derive pleasure from engaging in the innovative competition.
Director of Sportsbook at Sportsbet Joe McCallum further stated, "The Bitcoin Hunt is a novel approach by which Southampton Football Club and Sportsbet can strengthen our partnership." This will provide a secure environment for all to learn about the world of Bitcoin and Blockchain technology. A fundamental component of our overarching strategic vision is to dispel misconceptions and educate the general public about cryptocurrencies, all the while integrating them into our daily lives.
