By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)
Mercury International, the major betting platform in the country, has launched its Mercury Bet Fantasy Premier League Trophy for the 2024/25 season.
The occasion was held at New Sella Spot on Kingharman Road in Freetown.
The Public Relations Officer of Mercury, Alhaji Komba, said Mercury Fantasy Trophy, halted last year to make way for some improvements but now returns this season with enhanced features and more exciting prizes.
“It has been given a new title and has been revamped and the competition promises greater rewards compared to the previous years.”
Adding that the prizes will be awarded to participants finishing in the top ten positions at the end of the season with the first prize tagged NLe 100,000, while the tenth prize is NLe 12,000.
Moreover, the top two managers will receive a month each NLe 3,000 and NLe 1,500, respectively.
The managing director of Mercury International, Martin Edward Michael Esq, emphasized on the accessibility of the competition during the summer.
“To participate in the Mercury Bet Fantasy Premier League is completely free. There’s no need to purchase ticket or pay any ticket fees, everyone must have a fair chance.”
Mr Edward Michael elaborated on the improvements made to the competition.
“We have listened to feedbacks from our users and have made significant improvements to ensure a more engaging and rewarding experience.”
“Our goal is to create an exciting platform where football enthusiasts can showcase their managerial skills and win fantastic prizes.”
In his official declaration at the launching, he emphasized the importance of the event.
“The Mercury Bet Fantasy Premier League Trophy is a testament to our commitment to providing thrilling opportunities for our users. We are ready and excited to see participants joining the competition.”
To participate in the Mercury Bet Fantasy Premier League, he said, players must first open an account on the Fantasy Premier League official website or application.
They then needed to scan the code from the Mercury Bet Fantasy Premier League flyer or enter the code provided by Mercury International.
“And so Bet Fantasy Premier League Trophy for the 2024/25 season is now officially opened for registration, inviting football fans across the country to join and compete for a chance to win some substantial cash prizes,” Mr. Michael said.