Gambling.com Launches ‘Dirty Dozen’ – Our Free-To-Play Game With A 12k Jackpot
Gambling.com has unveiled its newest free-to-play football challenge, Dirty Dozen, giving football fans a fresh way to test their matchday instincts — and potentially walk away with £/€12,000.
Unlike traditional prediction games, Dirty Dozen focuses on the fiery side of football, namely discipline (or lack thereof). Each week, 12 Premier League players are selected from the weekend’s fixtures, and users simply predict whether each one will receive a card from the referee – be it red or yellow.
Get all 12 card calls correct and the jackpot is yours!
The premise is simple, fast and surprisingly strategic. Some players are card magnets; others rarely step out of line.
High-intensity fixtures, derby atmospheres and tactical duels all play a role — and that unpredictability is what Gambling.com hopes will keep players coming back.
£/€12,000 Jackpot Headlines New Weekly Game
At the centre of Dirty Dozen is the £/€12,000 jackpot, awarded to anyone who lands a perfect 12-out-of-12 card prediction. If no jackpot winner emerges, there’s still plenty on the table, with weekly leaderboard prizes of:
- £/€500 for 1st place
- £/€200 for 2nd
- £/€100 for 3rd
The game is completely free to enter, with no wagering or deposits required.
Fast Picks, Real Drama
Players log into their Gambling.com account, open the Dirty Dozen game, and make a straightforward decision for each of the selected footballers:
- Will this player receive a card — yes or no?
A yellow card, second yellow, or straight red all count as a “yes”.
Picks can be changed up until the first match involving any of the 12 players kicks off. Once the weekend’s fixtures conclude, scores and leaderboards are published within 24 hours.
A Fresh Twist On Premier League Predictions
Dirty Dozen arrives at a time when free-to-play prediction games are more popular than ever, but Gambling.com believes this format offers something genuinely new.
While many fantasy-style or match-prediction products focus on goals, assists or winners, Dirty Dozen leans into one of football’s most volatile variables - ill discipline.
Injuries, tactical fouls, derby tensions and refereeing styles can all turn a calm match chaotic in seconds — making the game both simple to play and difficult to master.
A spokesperson for Gambling.com commented: “Fans love debating the games dark arts — from those who fly into tackles to those who loses their head in big games. Dirty Dozen takes that energy and turns it into a quick, free and potentially lucrative weekly challenge. One perfect weekend could win you £/€12,000.”
Weekly Storylines Add To The Drama
Every week, the chosen player pool will highlight key fixtures and moments across the Premier League calendar.
From top-of-the-table clashes to fierce local rivalries, the Dirty Dozen list reflects where the intensity — and cards — are most likely to appear.
Early previews suggest that matches involving high-pressing sides, aggressive full-backs and combative midfielders are likely to dominate the selection.
Free To Play. Easy To Join. Open To All (18+)
Dirty Dozen is available to all registered Gambling.com users aged 18 or above located in the UK or Ireland.
Signing up takes only a few moments, and every game week offers a clean slate — meaning players can join at any time during the season without falling behind.
Dirty Dozen Is Live Now
The game is officially open ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action, which kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday as Aston Villa welcome Arsenal to Villa Park.
Football fans looking for a fresh way to engage with matchday drama — or take a shot at a five-figure payday — can now log in and make their picks.
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📘 Official Rules & Terms and Conditions
Dirty Dozen – Official Rules
1. Eligibility
- Open to all verified registered Gambling.com users - resident in the UK or Ireland aged 18+.
- One account per person. Duplicate accounts may be removed.
- Fraudulent activity will mean disqualification.
- Final eligibility decisions rest with the organisers.
2. How to Play
- Each live game week, 12 players from the Premier League fixtures are selected.
- For each player, choose YES or NO to predict whether they will receive any card (yellow or red).
- All selections must be submitted before the first relevant match kicks off.
- Picks can be freely edited until the deadline – after the first match kicks off editing is unavailable.
3. Scoring
- 10 points are awarded for each correct prediction.
- Your total out of 12 questions determines your weekly position on the leaderboard.
- In the event one of the Dirty Dozen does not feature at all in a match during that game week then both answers Yes or No for that player to receive a card will score 0 points.
4. Leaderboards
- Updated after all weekend matches conclude.
- Shows your weekly total score.
- Top 3 players win leaderboard prizes.
- For the Jackpot to be won – someone must score 120pts.
5. Prizes
Jackpot: £/€12,000 for correctly predicting all 12 outcomes.
Weekly Leaderboard Prizes (apply if jackpot not won):
- 1st Place: £/€500
- 2nd Place: £/€200
- 3rd Place: £/€100
Prizes are non-transferable unless otherwise stated.
In the event of ties – prize will be split between players or a tie-breaker may apply.
Leaderboard prizes only paid out in the event of no Jackpot Winner.
Gambling.com endeavours to contact all announced winners within 5 working days of the conclusion of each game week.
Payment of prizes is determined by co-operation from Prize Winner to provide required information and bank payment details. Bank charges may apply on receipt of funds.
6. Deadlines
- All predictions must be made before the first kick-off involving any of the selected 12 players.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
7. Fair Play
- Players must use only their own account.
- Any form of cheating, collusion or manipulation may lead to disqualification.
- Leaderboards will show all players scores that have entered the game week.
- Any disputes or questions related to Dirty Dozen can be directed to competitions@gdcgroup.com and will be answered within 5 working days.
8. Data & Privacy
- By playing, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Your username and leaderboard position may be publicly visible.
- To accept any prize winner will be asked to provide proof of age, residence and accept terms and conditions related to promotion on Gambling.com and social platforms.
- To be contacted as a Prize Winner Gambling.com will use contact details provided upon account set up, via email or sms and user must be opted in for marketing and communications or the prize will be forfeited.
9. Game Changes
- If matches are postponed, abandoned or cancelled, that week’s game may be rescheduled or voided.
- Organisers may adjust rules or scoring if necessary to ensure fairness.
10. Final Decision
All decisions regarding scoring, eligibility or prize allocation are final.
This game has no affiliation or connection to the teams, players or the English Premier League whatsoever. Official game stats relating to cards issued by the referees is final.
