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News & Product Updates

Announcements, new features, strategy explainers, and release notes from PickTheGame.

May 6, 2026

Pool Spreads: How They Work

Learn how point spreads work in football pools, where they show up in Pick'em and Confidence formats, and why weekly pool spreads stay fixed once they are posted.

Strategy ATS Basics Weekly Rules

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April 28, 2026

Try the Demo Before You Register

You can now explore PickTheGame before signing up. Our new demo mode lets you click around the site and see how the app works before committing to anything.

New Feature Demo Mode Hands-On Preview

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April 26, 2026

Confidence Pools: Formats Explained

Learn what a confidence pool is, how confidence points work, and the most common formats, from classic 1–N scoring to confidence with spreads.

Strategy Beginner-Friendly Weighted Picks

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April 20, 2026

Pick'em Pools: Formats Explained

New to football pools? Start here with the most common Pick'em formats, including straight up and against the spread.

Pool Basics Straight Up ATS

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