Looking to get in on the fun with NCAA March Madness?
Try a bracket challenge!
Here is a quick primer on how a March Madness bracket works, and how you can use the sportsbooks as the ultimate cheat sheet. By the end of this primer, you'll be ready to jump in and shoot your best shot, even if you don't know the name of a single player in the tournament.
Brackets are a popular way to bet, and anyone at all can win a bracket challenge. Remember, this is March MADNESS! You can expect the unexpected. Let's break down how a bracket works.
A March Madness bracket starts with 64 teams (68 teams, really, but you don't have to worry about the first four games Tuesday and Wednesday).
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