I made a $50 deposit and started playing Mines without knowing that wagers from Mines don't count toward the leaderboard. I am not sure if that would count for the free ticket. But after wagering a few hundred dollars, I realized my position is the same on the leaderboard. So, I switched to Dice and started playing.
Are you talking about the 1 Bitcoin competition? Is there a reason why Mines don't count nor increase your points in the leaderboard? The competition rules don't mention any casino games that are restricted. In fact, it says you only have to wager $1000 on ANY CASINO GAME within a 24-hour period. Only bonus money bets don't count as valid entries. After a few bets, I placed a $48 bet on a 1.05x payout and lost the bet. LOL.
You are one unlucky player 