Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules & Information
1. Introduction
The Big Cash Snapper Tournament ("Tournament") is a competitive fishing event organized by Big Cash Snapper, LLC ("Organizer"). The Tournament is open to eligible participants who agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
2. Tournament Directors
Brian Costley: (281) 932-6803, brian@bigcashsnapper.com
Caila Vu Beers: (832) 387-9256, caila@bigcashsnapper.com
Kelly Cook: (713) 263-4781, kelly@bigcashsnapper.com
3. Tournament Dates
The Tournament shall commence at 12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on June 1, 2025, and conclude at 12:01 a.m. CST on August 31, 2025 ("Tournament Period"). Only fish caught within the tournament period shall be eligible for prizes. In the event that the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season is closed early, the Tournament period will be adjusted accordingly to coincide with this closure date. If the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season closes early, you can still fish if the State waters remain open for Red Snapper fishing.
4. Tournament Boundaries
The Tournament shall be conducted within the territorial waters of the State of Texas, including the common boundary waters of Texas and Louisiana as defined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the extension of Texas borders seaward up to 200 nautical miles. Any fish caught outside these boundaries shall be ineligible for entry (https://bigcashsnapper.com/map/).
5. Tournament Categories and Prizes
● Prize: $50,000
● Awarded to the participant who catches the heaviest (by weight) Red Snapper (Lutjanus Campechanus) during the Tournament Period.
● Minimum Weight: 20 lbs.
● Minimum length: 30” in overall length (this is to be used as a guide and will not disqualify a fish over 20lbs). Total Length is measured from the most forward point of the head, with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
6. Eligibility and Registration
● 6.1 Age: Participants must be at least six (6) years old as of June 1, 2025.
● 6.2 Fishing License: All participants must possess a valid Texas fishing license appropriate for the waters in which they are fishing.
● 6.3 Participants Legal Guardian: Participants must complete the official tournament registration form and pay the applicable registration fee(s) no later than August 31, 2025, the final day of the tournament. Registration must be completed online, and a time-stamped registration number will be issued via email upon successful registration. Anglers must be fully registered before the time of their catch for it to be considered eligible. The entrant/angler is solely responsible for ensuring the validity of their entry status.
● 6.4 Registration Fees:
- Big Cash Snapper: $25 plus applicable taxes
- World Record Snapper Bounty: $15 plus applicable taxes
- Captain's Cash Prize: No Fee
- Junior Big Cash Snapper: No Fee
- Registration Link: https://tournaments.bigcashsnapper.com/big-cash-snapper-2025/registration/
● 6.5 Multiple Registrations: Participants may register for both the Big Cash Snapper and World Record Bounty categories but must pay the respective fees. Participants may only be linked to one Captain at a time. In the event a participant registers under one Captain but catches a qualifying fish while fishing with a different registered Captain, the Captain who put the angler on the fish and is listed on the official weigh-in form will be recognized as the linked Captain. This Captain will be eligible for the Captain's Cash Prize, provided they were registered prior to the time of the catch. If no eligible Captain is listed on the weigh-in form or registered at the time of the catch, no Captain's Cash Prize will be awarded.
● 6.6 Captain Eligibility: Captains may register for the Big Cash Snapper and World Record Snapper Bounty categories, subject to registration fees being paid. Captains are ineligible to link themselves, or another Captain, to their own registration for the Captain's Cash Prize. Therefore, if registered to another Captain, NO Captain Referral Cash Prize will be awarded if a Captain catches The Big Cash Snapper and/or World Record Snapper Bounty. Captain’s will be issued a registration number by email upon registering, to verify your information is correct.
● 6.7 Employee Exclusion: Employees of Big Cash Snapper, LLC, including salaried and commissioned employees, are ineligible to participate in the Tournament.
● 6.8 Minors: If a participant under eighteen (18) years of age wins a prize, the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
● 6.9 Non-Transferable: All Tournament entries are non-transferable and non-refundable.
● 6.10 Responsibility for Accuracy: Participants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their registration information. Big Cash Snapper, LLC is not responsible for errors in anglers registration information. A time and date stamped registration number will be sent to you by email from each prize pool registered in, check this information to make sure it is correct.
7. Rules of Conduct
● 7.1 Compliance: All participants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fishing regulations, including those set forth by TPWD, as well as these Official Rules and the terms of the Release and Indemnity Agreement (see Section 14).
● 7.2 Fair Angling: All fish must be caught by the registered participant using a rod, reel, line, and hook.
● 7.3 No Electric Reels: The use of electric reels is strictly prohibited.
● 7.4 Eligibility of Vessels: Anglers are allowed to fish Head Boats (Party Boats), Private-for-Hire, and Recreational Vessels. Any Red Snapper caught under the all recreational quota (private angling and private-for-hire quota) will be accepted for weigh in.
● 7.5 Assistance: Once a fish strikes a bait or lure, including if the rod is in a rod holder, the registered angler must hook, fight, and land the fish without the aid of another person, except as specifically permitted herein. Assistance from another person is allowable only for the following: rigging tackle, casting, leadering, gaffing, netting, grabbing, or tail-roping the fish. Any manipulation of the rod or reel by another person after the fish has struck, except to set the hook, will result in disqualification.
● 7.6 No Transfer of Fish: The transfer of fish between Tournament participants is strictly prohibited.
● 7.7 Sportsmanship: All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct, as determined by the Tournament Director, may result in disqualification.
8. Documentation and Reporting
● 8.1 Immediate Notification: Participants must immediately notify a Tournament Director via text message to (281) 932-6803 or (832) 387-9256 upon weighing a fish over the 20lb minimum tournament requirement.
● 8.2 Photo Documentation: A photo of the angler with the entire fish on a certified scale at an official Big Cash Snapper Weigh Station must be submitted. The entire weight on the scale must be clearly visible.
● 8.3 Photo Submission: All photos and/or video documentation must be submitted via text message to (281) 932-6803 or (832) 387-9256 and official weigh-in form must be completed. Click here for official Weigh-in Form
9. Weigh-In Procedures
● 9.1 Official Weigh Stations: All fish must be weighed at an official Big Cash Snapper TX Weigh-in Station on certified scales and verified by a Tournament Weigh Master. See official Weigh Stations here: https://bigcashsnapper.com/weigh-stations/
● 9.2 Weigh-In Deadline: Fish must be weighed within twenty-four (24) hours of being caught. No fish will be accepted for weigh-in after 7:00 CST on September 1st, 2025.
● 9.3 Weigh-In Form: Participants must make sure the official weigh-in registration form is filled out in its entirety and signed by all necessary parties, failure to do so will deem fish ineligible. This form must be signed and submitted by a Weigh Master at a Big Cash Snapper certified weigh station within 48 hours of the catch. This form is available online (click here for Weigh-In Form).
● 9.4 Condition of Fish: Fish must be in good condition, not frozen, spoiled, gutted, altered, or mutilated. The Tournament Director has the sole discretion to determine the condition of the fish.
● 9.5 Official Weigh Stations: (Open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily during the Tournament Period)
● Sabine: SGS Causeway Bait & Tackle
(409) 985-4811
3897 T B Ellison Pkwy, Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA
● Galveston: Galveston Yacht Basin
409-765-3000 or 409-539-0508
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
● Surfside: Surfside Marina
Santos: 979-418-1768 or (979) 230-9400
827 Gulf Rd, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
● Matagorda: Matagorda Harbor Bait & Tackle
Mark: 979-637-0962 or (979) 863-7620
189 County Rd 213, Matagorda, TX 77457
● Port O’Connor: The Fishing Center
(361) 983-4440
1303 Water St. Port O Connor, TX 77982
● Port Aransas: Fisherman’s Wharf
(361) 749-5448
900 Tarpon St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
● Port Aransas: Dolphin Docks
(800) 393-3474
300 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
● Corpus Christi: Roy’s Bait & Tackle
(361) 992-2960
7613 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
● Port Mansfield: Harbor Bait & Tackle
(956) 944-2367
123 W Harbor Rd, Port Mansfield, TX 78598
● South Padre Island: Gilbert’s Bait & Tackle
(956) 299-4559 or (956) 312-6851
803 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
10. Tiebreakers
In the event of a tie in weight, the fish weighed in first shall be declared the winner. If the weigh-in times are identical, the participant who registered for the Tournament first shall be declared the winner.
11. Protest
● Any and all protests must be submitted in writing to the BIG CASH SNAPPER Tournament Director at 509 Northview Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 by 5:00 pm on September 12, 2025.
● The written protest must include the following:
- Protestor Information: Provide the name, address, and contact information of the protestor.
- Statement of Legal and Factual Grounds: Clearly state the legal and factual grounds for the protest, including a detailed explanation of why the protest believes the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director’s decision was incorrect.
- Supporting Evidence: Include any relevant documents or evidence that support the protestor's claims.
- Relief Requested: Specify the relief or remedy sought by the protestor, such as the cancellation of the prize awarded or a re-evaluation of proposals.
- Signature: The protest must be signed by the protestor or an authorized representative.
12. Polygraph Examination
All participants, including minors (through their parent or legal guardian), agree to submit to a polygraph examination upon request by the Tournament Director. Failure to take or pass the polygraph examination will result in disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses related to the polygraph examination. The Tournament Director reserves the right to order a polygraph test at any time.
13. Disqualification
● 13.1 Grounds for Disqualification: The following actions will result in disqualification from the Tournament:
- Violation of any federal, state, or local fishing regulations.
- Violation of any of these Official Rules.
- Failure to take or pass a polygraph examination.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Any act of dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Having been charged with or convicted of an offense as defined in TPWD Rules & Regulations or Chapter 66, Section 66.023 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code ("Fraud in Fishing Tournaments").
● 13.2 Forfeiture: Any participant disqualified from the Tournament shall forfeit their entry fee and any claim to prizes.
● 13.3 Ban: Any individual disqualified under Section 13.1 shall be banned from participating in any future Big Cash Snapper tournaments.
14. Final Decisions and Prize Winner Responsibilities
● 14.1 Final Decision: The decisions made by the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director are final and binding.
● 14.2 Tax Responsibility: Prize-winners are responsible for paying any applicable taxes and the winner will be given IRS form 1099.
The decision of the BIG CASH SNAPPER Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director, in their sole discretion, shall be final on any matter.
15. Release, Hold Harmless, and Indemnity
IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BIG CASH SNAPPER TOURNAMENT, EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES AND CONTRACTS TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS BIG CASH SNAPPER, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND ALL COMMITTEE PERSONS, THE TOURNAMENT SPONSORS, AND WEIGH-IN STATION OWNERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER CONNECTED WITH THE TOURNAMENT, INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, OPERATION, OR CONDUCT, AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, SURVIVAL DAMAGES, ECONOMIC LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGES, OR CLAIMS RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE AWARDING OF PRIZES IN THE TOURNAMENT. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT EACH ENTRANT IS INDEMNIFYING EACH OF THE FOREGOING RELEASED AND INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR OWN NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, WHETHER SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR CONTRIBUTING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OUTRAGEOUS MISCONDUCT, STRICT LIABILITY, COMMISSION OF TORT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND BREACH OF WARRANTY. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY MINOR ENTERING IN, REGISTERING FOR, OR FISHING IN THE TOURNAMENT DOES FURTHER CONTRACT AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING UPON ANY MINOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT. WINNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE, INDEMNITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT UPON RECEIPT OF ANY PRIZE.
16. Dispute Resolution
ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE TOURNAMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN GALVESTON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.
17. Attorney's Fees
SHOULD LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION RESULT BETWEEN A PARTICIPANT AND BIG CASH SNAPPER, LLC, THE PREVAILING PARTY IN SUCH LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS.
18. Governing Law
These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Official Rules is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Official Rules, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Entire Agreement
These Official Rules, together with the Release and Indemnity Agreement and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
IGFA Certified Heaviest World Record Red Snapper Catch
The liability of Big Cash Snapper is limited to the amount payable to the Winner of the Tournament, provided that such Winner complied with the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement and the Tournament Rules. This Agreement is null and void unless the Registration Fee is received by Big Cash Snapper prior to the start of the tournament. The Event Descriptor Form, the Official Tournament Rules are a part of this Agreement and shall remain in effect in their entirety during the term of the tournament.
Registered, and eligible tournament participants shall be eligible to receive prizes in the event that the prize winning events specified by the conditions of the tournament occur in the manner prescribed by the Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions contained herein.
World Record Catch Promotion Date(s): 6/1/25 – 8/31/25
Maximum Prize Limit: $100,000
Maximum Aggregate Prize Limit: $100,000 Tournament Location:
The Tournament shall be conducted within the territorial waters of the State of Texas, including the common boundary waters of Texas and Louisiana as defined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the extension of Texas borders seaward up to 200 nautical miles. Any fish caught outside these boundaries shall be ineligible for entry. (https://bigcashsnapper.com/map/)
Registration is mandatory for all eligible anglers participating in the Big Cash Snapper Fishing Tournament.
Registration Fee: $15.00
Coverage Concept: Catch a IGFA Certified World Record Heaviest Red Snapper and Win!
● Event to take place 6/1/25 – 8/31/25 with fishing not to exceed 92 day The Tournament shall commence at 12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on June 1, 2025, and conclude at 12:01 a.m. CST on August 31, 2025 ("Tournament Period"). Only fish caught within the tournament period shall be eligible for prizes. In the event that the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season is closed early, the Tournament period will be adjusted accordingly to coincide with this closure date. If the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season closes early, you can still fish if the State waters remain open for Red Snapper fishing.
● All eligible anglers must be registered in the Big Cash Snapper Fishing Tournament. Participants must complete the official tournament registration form and pay the applicable registration fee(s) no later than August 31, 2025, the final day of the tournament. Registration must be completed online, and a time-stamped registration number will be issued via email upon successful registration. Anglers must be fully registered before the time of their catch for it to be considered eligible. The entrant/angler is solely responsible for ensuring the validity of their entry status.
● Only 2 rods per angler allowed.
● Species limited to: Red Snapper / Lutjanus Campechanus as scheduled and determined by the IGFA Records then evident. Note: only one limit of $100,000 per species is allowed. In the event of a tie in weight, the fish weighed in first shall be declared the winner. If the weigh-in times are identical, the participant who registered for the Tournament first shall be declared the winner.
● Polygraph of World Record winning angler is mandatory by sponsor as condition precedent to claim consideration.
● Grand Prize is restricted to single limit liability per species.
● Official IGFA record keeping authority must certify new record prior to claims consideration.
● IGFA Sportfishing rules and regulations apply. Coverage for ONE Stated Species: Limits of Liability: $100,000/ Total Aggregate of $100,000
A. DURING TOURNAMENT
In order to qualify for prize, anglers must catch a IGFA certified heaviest Red Snapper within the specified body of water named on this contract and be certified by the International Game and Fish Association (IGFA) as the new all-tackle World Record Weight holder for that exact species of fish.
1. All fish must be weighed in public with a minimum of two tournament officials acting as attesting witnesses and not affiliated with the winner.
2. All fish must be weighed on official tournament scales. Scales must be certified to calculate to one tenth (1/10) of a pound. Below is a list of weigh-in stations, we assume no liability for scales being closed,
● Sabine: SGS Causeway Bait & Tackle
(409) 985-4811
3897 T B Ellison Pkwy, Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA
● Galveston: Galveston Yacht Basin
409-765-3000 or 409-539-0508
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
● Surfside: Surfside Marina
Santos: 979-418-1768 or (979) 230-9400
827 Gulf Rd, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
● Matagorda: Matagorda Harbor Bait & Tackle
Mark: 979-637-0962 or (979) 863-7620
189 County Rd 213, Matagorda, TX 77457
● Port O’Connor: The Fishing Center
(361) 983-4440
1303 Water St. Port O Connor, TX 77982
● Port Aransas: Fisherman’s Wharf
(361) 749-5448
900 Tarpon St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
● Port Aransas: Dolphin Docks
(800) 393-3474
300 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
● Corpus Christi: Roy’s Bait & Tackle
(361) 992-2960
7613 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
● Port Mansfield: Harbor Bait & Tackle
(956) 944-2367
123 W Harbor Rd, Port Mansfield, TX 78598
● South Padre Island: Gilbert’s Bait & Tackle
(956) 299-4559 or (956) 312-6851
803 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 78578
3. A winning fish’s weight must be the gross weight achieved when fish is first weighed, i.e. no penalties or credits are considered under this contract.
4. If the existing record is calculated in a different method of measurement than required above, the equivalent weight must be exceeded.
5. All IGFA weigh in and conventional tackle rules and regulations shall apply.
6. All winners must submit to and pass, in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination administered by a licensed polygraphist provided by the client and agreed to by Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates.
B. Reporting Requirements
1. Claims notification: Immediate telephone notice by client to the claims department of Big Cash Snapper must be reported no later than the first business day after the catch. If caught on the last day of the tournament it must be reported by 7 PM.
2. Proof of Claim: The following items and completed documentation must be furnished to Big Cash Snapper as proof of a prize claim (forms furnished by Big Cash Snapper):
(a) Affidavits of two Officials;
(b) Affidavit of Winner;
(c) Affidavits of Witnesses to Official Weigh In;
(d) Affidavit and Certification of Polygraph Examiner; and
(e) World Record Certification from the IGFA.
3. Investigation: Upon receipt of Proof of Claim, Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates may conduct a reasonable investigation including but not limited to requiring the winner to produce the Witnesses to the Official Weigh In, the Winner, and/or Promotion Officials for polygraph examination as a condition to payment of the claim if, in the sole opinion of Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates such an examination is warranted by the facts.
Protest
● Any and all protests must be submitted in writing to the BIG CASH SNAPPER Tournament Director at 509 Northview Friendswood, TX 77546, by 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2025.
● The written protest must include the following:
- Protestor Information: Provide the name, address, and contact information of the protestor.
- Statement of Legal and Factual Grounds: Clearly state the legal and factual grounds for the protest, including a detailed explanation of why the protest believes the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director’s decision was incorrect.
- Supporting Evidence: Include any relevant documents or evidence that support the protestor's claims.
- Relief Requested: Specify the relief or remedy sought by the protestor, such as the cancellation of the prize awarded or a re-evaluation of proposals.
- Signature: The protest must be signed by the protestor or an authorized representative.
Polygraph Examination
All participants, including minors (through their parent or legal guardian), agree to submit to a polygraph examination upon request by the Tournament Director. Failure to take or pass the polygraph examination will result in disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses related to the polygraph examination. The Tournament Director reserves the right to order a polygraph test at any time.
Disqualification
Grounds for Disqualification: The following actions will result in disqualification from the Tournament:
- Violation of any federal, state, or local fishing regulations.
- Violation of any of these Official Rules.
- Failure to take or pass a polygraph examination.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Any act of dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Having been charged with or convicted of an offense as defined in TPWD Rules & Regulations or Chapter 66, Section 66.023 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code ("Fraud in Fishing Tournaments").
● A. Forfeiture: Any participant disqualified from the Tournament shall forfeit their entry fee and any claim to prizes.
● B. Ban: Any individual disqualified under Section 13.1 shall be banned from participating in any future Big Cash Snapper tournaments.
Final Decisions and Prize Winner Responsibilities
● A. Final Decision: The decisions made by the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director are final and binding.
● B. Tax Responsibility: Prize-winners are responsible for paying any applicable taxes and The winner will be given IRS form 1099.
The decision of the BIG CASH SNAPPER Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director, in their sole discretion, shall be final on any matter.
Release, Hold Harmless, and Indemnity
IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BIG CASH SNAPPER TOURNAMENT, EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES AND CONTRACTS TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS BIG CASH SNAPPER, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND ALL COMMITTEE PERSONS, THE TOURNAMENT SPONSORS, AND WEIGH-IN STATION OWNERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER CONNECTED WITH THE TOURNAMENT, INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, OPERATION, OR CONDUCT, AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, SURVIVAL DAMAGES, ECONOMIC LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGES, OR CLAIMS RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE AWARDING OF PRIZES IN THE TOURNAMENT. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT EACH ENTRANT IS INDEMNIFYING EACH OF THE FOREGOING RELEASED AND INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR OWN NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, WHETHER SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR CONTRIBUTING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OUTRAGEOUS MISCONDUCT, STRICT LIABILITY, COMMISSION OF TORT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND BREACH OF WARRANTY. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY MINOR ENTERING IN, REGISTERING FOR, OR FISHING IN THE TOURNAMENT DOES FURTHER CONTRACT AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING UPON ANY MINOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT. WINNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE, INDEMNITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT UPON RECEIPT OF ANY PRIZE.
Dispute Resolution
ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE TOURNAMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN GALVESTON, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.
Attorney's Fees
SHOULD LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION RESULT BETWEEN A PARTICIPANT AND BIG CASH SNAPPER, LLC, THE PREVAILING PARTY IN SUCH LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS.
Governing Law
These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Severability
If any provision of these Official Rules is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Official Rules, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Official Rules, together with the Release and Indemnity Agreement and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
