NRLW kicks off, State of Origin wraps up, the World Cup reaches its final stages, and the Punters Challenge Championship final is just around the corner. AFLW is on the horizon too - giving your venue programming well into November. Here's everything that's running or launching this month, what your patrons need to know, and where to grab your marketing assets.
Right now, SportsPick has more competitions running - and more about to kick off - than at any other point in the year. This post covers everything that's launching shortly: what the comp is, how it works, prize pools, dates, and where to grab your marketing assets. Bookmark it. Share it with your staff. Use it to plan your programming for the next few months.
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A practical guide for Australian pubs, bars and clubs on how trivia, poker, sports tipping and entertainment can build community to start 2026 strong.
Detailed guide to set up your In-venue footy tipping competition in SportsPick
The Problem: Sports Tipping Was Stuck
Time to get your Competition ready for the big finish! There are a few steps you can take now, and a few to complete once the final results are in.
Being The Community's Hub: The Morphett Arms Hotel Story Local pubs have always been about community and at the Morphett Arms Hotel, they've discovered how to take that community spirit to the next level. In an era where digital convenience often wins over social connection, this Adelaide venue has found a way to make their sports community even stronger and more engaged. The challenge wasn't about empty seats or silent screens - it was about creating something special that brings people together in new ways. As streaming services make home viewing increasingly convenient, venues need fresh approaches to enhance their community experience. A Platform to Increase Patron Engagement - Enter SportsPick The Morphett Arms found their answer in SportsPick, transforming their already vibrant venue into an interactive hub where every sports fan can be part of something bigger. What happens when you give an engaged sports community more ways to connect? You get an even more dynamic social atmosphere. At Morphett Arms Hotel, SportsPick isn't just another tipping platform - it's become a catalyst for deeper community connections. "People just like the social aspect of it. They come in and compare their tips... they all like to have a bit of chat about who they picked, and you know a bit of banter," says Aimee Barnett, the venue's Front Bar Manager of three years. The Secret Sauce 1. COMMUNITY FIRST, COMPLIMENTED BY TECHNOLOGY This isn't a story about filling empty seats - it's about enriching the experience for everyone who walks through the door. From regular AFL tippers to casual NFL fans, SportsPick has created new ways for their patrons to engage, compete, and celebrate together. Morphett Arms Hotel has used SportsPick to enhance its ability to be a social hub for the community. Through SportsPick's automated tipping competitions and national prize pools, Morphett Arms Hotel has enhanced the ability for patrons to share moments to enjoy sports and racing action with fellow enthusiasts. People in their community can win big, like Jimmy, a 20-year regular who hit the big-time winning the Punters Challenge Championship "Oh my God, I've got this Aimee's, I've got this!" Although Jimmy was ecstatic, the entire venue erupted in celebration. Why? Because at Morphett Arms, everyone's win is everyone's win. Jimmy took home the $20,000 National Prize Pool for winning SportsPick’s Punters Challenge Championship, and a local legend was built in the community. 2. SUPPORT THAT GETS IT With over 20 years of industry expertise, SportsPick's expert team gets it, providing support and resources for customers like Morphett Arms Hotel. If I've got any problems, I can just quickly send him a quick email, or a text and he'll get straight back to me The Result The Morphett Arms has been able to cultivate a range of local tipping competitions that had their patrons coming back repeatedly for competitions throughout the year, their numbers tell part of the story, with: 60 passionate AFL tippers 30 dedicated NFL fans 15-20 weekly Super Seven players In an era where technology can isolate, the Morphett Arms has found a way to use it to connect. To discover the SportsPick difference for your venue, contact us today.
