Eligibility: Open to all except employees and immediate family members of Barleycorn's. Must be legal residents of the Greater Cincinnati area and of 21 years of age to participate.

 

Entry: No purchase necessary. Enter online through the provided link. Limited to one entry per person.  

 

Timing: Entries must be submitted between 6:00 PM EST on March 17, 2024, and 8:00 AM EST on March 21, 2024.

 

Scoring: Points awarded for correct picks per round: First Round (1 point), Second Round (2 points), Sweet 16 (4 points), Elite 8 (8 points), Final 4 (16 points), Championship Game (32 points). The 61st through 64th teams from the first round are excluded from the contest.

 

Prizes: Awards for highest scorers at the end of the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Prizes awarded as gift cards. In case of a tie, winner will be selected by a tie breaker.

 

Notification: Winners contacted within two weeks of the tournament's conclusion. If unreachable after a specified period, alternate winners will be chosen.

 

General: By participating, entrants agree to these rules and decisions of the organizer. Barleycorn's reserves the right to modify or terminate the challenge.

 

Compliance: The challenge complies with local laws and regulations and is not associated with the NCAA. Avoid using NCAA trademarks or implying association. By participating in the Barleycorn’s Bracket Challenge you are agreeing to the rules found here: https://shorturl.at/bfnuP