If I know my readers at all, I’m sure you’re all receiving invitations to all sorts of contests (brackets and otherwise) for March Madness. That’s because almost all bracket contests have weighted point systems that increase during the tournament, so no lead is safe. What most bracket contests come down to is who among those picking the champion did better in the early rounds. 12 seed just because it’s a No. Last rule: Have funThis is supposed to be fun, and bracket contests are something so many of us share whether it’s in an office environment or interacting online with other players.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 15, 2021 12:33 UTC