Quebec Sweepstakes Law Encourages Sweepstakes Void in Quebec
The reason why residents of Quebec are not eligible to enter many Canada sweepstakes is not because the sponsors don't want to advertise in Quebec, and it's nothing personal against any of the residents of that fine province. Rather, many sweepstakes are void in Quebec because the sponsors must follow a stringent set of rules set out by the Quebec government.

For example, in order for sponsor to skip the "void in Quebec" restriction, Quebec sweepstakes law requires that the sponsors must do some or all of the following things:

Register the sweepstakes rules and all advertisements used to promote the contest with the Quebec government at least 30 days ahead of the sweepstake's launch.
Pay a fee of up to 10% of the sweepstake's value, depending on who is allowed to enter.
Agree to allow the government of Quebec to mediate any lawsuits arising from the contest.
Follow strict guidelines about the contents of the sweepstakes rules.
Allow the Quebec government to determine if the sweepstake may be changed or canceled once it has started.
File a written report after the contest has concluded, attesting that the prizes have been delivered or attempted to be delivered.
Agree to follow a number of other rules and guidelines. See the Quebec Sweepstakes Laws.

While these laws are intended to protect the citizens of Quebec, they are also a significant burden of money and resources to sweepstakes sponsors, and the consequences for a mistake are severe. Rather than run the risk of facing legal action if these long and complicated rules are not followed to the letter, many sponsors take the easy route of making their contests void in Quebec.

iScH

United States48 Posts

July 25 2011 04:31 GMT

#27

I'll be competing

Future_sc

United States783 Posts

July 25 2011 11:21 GMT

#28

Awesome, I just signed up. I am looking forward to competiting!

CEVO Ahn

United States159 Posts

July 26 2011 23:29 GMT

#29

*Note: Players must insert their BattleNET ID and Character Code into Game IDs on the account control panel to be marked @ready

soulcrusher

United States143 Posts

July 29 2011 14:40 GMT

#30

Guys, be sure to register this weekend. Registration closes August 1st. Also, if you registered and you show as Not Ready on the Competitors page that is because you haven't entered your Battlenet Name and Code on your account. You absolutely HAVE to do this or you will not be able to participate in the event.

soulcrusher

United States143 Posts

July 29 2011 14:42 GMT

#31

On July 23 2011 15:13 HKGxPython wrote:
I can't seem to register, even though I played in the first one?

Were you able to get registered? Let me know if you are still having problems. You can PM me on here or contact Support via the Alienware Arena site.

soulcrusher

United States143 Posts

July 29 2011 14:43 GMT

#32

On July 24 2011 13:34 bustanut wrote:
umm how come i cant register? are all the spots full already?

No, max spots is 512, it is not full. If you are having issues let me know or contact Support via the Alienware Arena page.

Fallians

Canada242 Posts

July 30 2011 06:08 GMT

#33

What is the reason people under the age of 18 cant sign up?

CEVO Ahn

United States159 Posts

August 02 2011 02:54 GMT

#34

*Note: Players must insert their BattleNET ID and Character Code into Game IDs on the account control panel to be marked @ready

Get ready!!!

soulcrusher

United States143 Posts

August 03 2011 01:28 GMT

#35

Groups have been assigned and the brackets have been filled out.

You can check groups here.

Some of you did not give a team name. In this case we gave one for you. You will know who you are, if you want it changed please contact support.

Brackets can be found here.

Bnet Names and Codes are not listed on the bracket. If you login to the site you will be able to see your opponents Name and Code.

Edit: If your scheduled vs no one that means you have a Bye aka Walk-over. Check the bracket to confirm if you have a BYE for the first round or not.

Reignx

United States27 Posts

August 03 2011 17:41 GMT

#36

hah maybe this time i wont miss my match thanks for the schedule thing on the site alienware <3 you guys I just wish youd give me a new computer=_=

Conquerer67

United States605 Posts

August 04 2011 04:29 GMT

#37

It kinda took alienware long enough to get in on the SCII action. It's season3 already, come on. The matches themselves look like they might be worth watching.

Off topic: Alienware is amazing, even though they charge you 2.5K+ for a nice rig. Ultra graphics are drool-inducing

iPGaming

United States54 Posts

August 04 2011 04:58 GMT

#38

This is the most unorgainzed/unprofessional tournament I've ever signed up for.

ROOTdrewbie

Canada1392 Posts

August 04 2011 16:29 GMT

#39

hey I just want to say that this is the worst run tournament ever. I signed up like 3 months ago, GJ on that I had completely forgotten about it before yesterday, as had everyone else in the world. I was busy playing in a Clan War at 7pm PST last night when my match was supposed to start, the admin msg'd me at 7:15 saying " are you playing your alienware match?" which I said " no I'm playing in a CW hang on" and then I went to their website and checked in / found out my opponents ID and stuff and came back onto SC2 and tried to msg my opponent. I asked the admin what was going on and he goes "oh your opponent took a W.O vs you sorry, you can ask him to play if you want" ........... LOL I guess you guys don't want any good players in your tournament, only little diamond league players that sit there on the website checked in, don't even take the time to message their opponents on B.net ( because I was online the whole time ) and just take a freewin 1 second after the "15 minute grace period" or whatever. Thanks guys... good tournament. I had a lot of fun.

soulcrusher

United States143 Posts

August 04 2011 21:56 GMT

#40

On August 05 2011 01:29 coL.drewbie wrote:
hey I just want to say that this is the worst run tournament ever. I signed up like 3 months ago, GJ on that I had completely forgotten about it before yesterday, as had everyone else in the world. I was busy playing in a Clan War at 7pm PST last night when my match was supposed to start, the admin msg'd me at 7:15 saying " are you playing your alienware match?" which I said " no I'm playing in a CW hang on" and then I went to their website and checked in / found out my opponents ID and stuff and came back onto SC2 and tried to msg my opponent. I asked the admin what was going on and he goes "oh your opponent took a W.O vs you sorry, you can ask him to play if you want" ........... LOL I guess you guys don't want any good players in your tournament, only little diamond league players that sit there on the website checked in, don't even take the time to message their opponents on B.net ( because I was online the whole time ) and just take a freewin 1 second after the "15 minute grace period" or whatever. Thanks guys... good tournament. I had a lot of fun.

What you mean to say is "My opponent was within his right to take a walkover and unwilling to reschedule the match."

Also, unless you've invented a time machine it was physically impossible for you to sign up 3 months ago. This event wasn't even announced until July 19th. Which means you completely forgot about this in less than 1 month. The format and schedule was very clearly displayed on the website.

We absolutely want high level players in this tournament however we can't make special exceptions or cater to certain individuals. There are hundreds of other players that had no problem playing their matches.

Had you not forgotten and contacted us prior to the match we could have worked with you and your opponent to reschedule your match.

It really bothers me when high level players make rude comments and completely inaccurate statements trying to make an event or organizer look bad. This is just really pathetic.