Q: What is RotoBowl?
A: The RotoBowl Fantasy Football Tournament is a national fantasy football competition open to the public. RotoBowl participants have the option to draft their fantasy football teams online or at Live Events in Atlantic City, NJ (AC Convention Center). Participants will compete over the course over the football season for cash prizes and a trip to the "Big Game". The 2009 Tournament will mark RotoBowl's 5th anniversary .
» League Eligibility Questions
Q: Do I have to go to Atlantic City to participate in RotoBowl?
A: No, you also have the option of drafting your RotoBowl team online from home.
Q: Do the Online Draft participants and Atlantic City Draft participants play in the same competition?
A: Yes, both draft methods participate in the same overall competition and prize pool. They are not separate competitions.
Q: Can anyone join RotoBowl?
A: Residents from the following states are not eligible to be primary registrants for a RotoBowl team: Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, and Utah. Additionally, Canadian residents of the province of Quebec are not eligible. All other United States and Canadian residents 18 years and over as of draft day are eligible to participate..
Q: Can I have a co-owner?
A: Yes, every team may have up to 2 co-owners. If you participate in the Atlantic City draft, there is an additional $30 fee per co-owner if you decide to bring one along. This fee accounts for the event costs associated with the Live Draft.
Q: What is the difference between a co-owner and a primary owner?
A: Winnings will be paid out to the primary owner of the team only. Other than that, there are no significant differences.
Q: Can I register for more than one team?
A: Yes, you may register for more than one team. A separate application must be filled out for each additional team.
» Application Questions
Q: How can I register for the event?
A: You can either register online or by mail. You can register online here. If you register by mail, you must print the application and mail it to us at: RotoBowl, 6-05 Saddle River Road #120, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
Q: What are my options for payment?
A: You can by credit credit online, or accompany your application with a personal check/money order/certified check. Please note that personal checks may take up to 10 business days to clear.
Q: How will I know my application/payment was received?
A: Depending on which option you choose in your application, a RotoBowl representative will either call or email you as soon as your application/payment is received. If you do not hear from a RotoBowl rep, please call us at 1-877-RotoBowl (1-877-768-6269).
Q: When I first signed up I did not name a co-owner. How can I go about adding a co-owner to my application?
A: Simply fill out our contact form with your name and your co-owner's information. Visit or use the contact form on the website.
Q: What hotels/casinos do you recommend staying in?
A: We have negotiated discounted prices for several hotels in Atlantic City. Visit our hotels page to book your reservation now..
» Draft and League Questions
Q: When is the draft and what time does the draft start?
A: The Atlantic City will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 1:00pm EST (unofficial start time). There will be multiple online draft times to choose from: Tuesday September 8th @ 8pm ESt, Wednesday September 9th @ 8pm EST, Friday September 11th @ 9pm EST..
Q: How many teams are in each league?
A: Each individual league will have 12 teams. For a full rundown of league structure, visit the league structure page..
Q: The first game of the NFL season is before the Atlantic City and Friday night Online drafts. Will that game count towards RotoBowl Week 1 scoring?
A: Yes, the Thursday night September 10th NFL game will be counted towards RotoBowl Week 1 scoring.
Q: How many teams will participate in RotoBowl?
A: 432.
Q: How will I know what league or draft pick I get?
A: League placement and draft order will be decided in an entirely random fashion. Each team will be placed in a league of 12 and will be given a team number in that league (1-12). Team number refers to the order in which a team will draft in the first round. For instance, a team assigned League 23, Team Number 3 will have the 3rd overall draft selection in League 23
Draft order for the online leagues will be announced 2 days before each Draft Option. .
Q: What stat service are you using?
A: We will be using MyFantasyLeague.com .
Q: Can I bring my laptop or cell phone to the Atlantic City?
A: We do allow electronic equipment, but we cannot guarantee that Internet access or electrical outlets will be available in the draft halls..
Q: Is trading allowed?
A: In order to avoid any potential collusion, trading will not be allowed.
Q: Will there be food and drinks available at the Atlantic City and Baltimore drafts?
A: Yes, there will be food and drink available for sale inside the RotoBowl draft rooms at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
» Prizes and Tax Questions
Q: Is the $20,000 grand prize the only prize?
A: No, in addition to the grand prize, which includes 2 tickets to the "Big Game", the top 3 finishers in each individual league will all receive cash prizes. Also, the top 6 finishers in the postseason tournament and Top 4 in the consolation tournament will receive prizes as well. For a complete breakdown of prizes, please visit the prize page.
Q: How will taxes be deducted from my winnings?
A: We will provide winners with the proper forms to file a tax return. .
Q: Are all prizes guaranteed?
A: Yes, all prizes listed are guaranteed.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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