How many perfect brackets were there in March Madness?

March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year for college basketball fans. Every year, millions of people fill out brackets in an attempt to predict the winners of each game in the NCAA tournament. While many people hope to have a perfect bracket, the odds of doing so are incredibly slim.

In fact, it is estimated that the odds of filling out a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. To put that in perspective, that's 1 followed by 18 zeros. This means that it is virtually impossible to fill out a perfect bracket, and no one has ever done so in the history of the tournament.

Despite the slim odds, there are always a few people who come close to having a perfect bracket. In 2019, the NCAA reported that there were 17.2 million brackets submitted to their official tournament challenge. Of those, only 17 brackets remained perfect after the first round, and only four remained perfect after the second round.

By the end of the tournament, there were no perfect brackets remaining. The winner of the official tournament challenge had correctly predicted 49 out of 63 games, which is an impressive feat, but still well short of a perfect bracket.

While it is impossible to fill out a perfect bracket, that doesn't stop people from trying. In fact, Warren Buffett has even offered a billion-dollar prize to anyone who can fill out a perfect bracket. However, the prize has never been claimed, and it is unlikely that it ever will be.

Despite the impossibility of filling out a perfect bracket, the tournament is still incredibly popular, and millions of people continue to fill out brackets every year. The unpredictability of the tournament is part of what makes it so exciting, and it is always fun to see upsets and Cinderella stories unfold.

In addition to filling out brackets, there are other ways to enjoy the tournament. Many people enjoy watching the games with friends and family, attending watch parties, and even visiting the host cities for the Final Four.

Overall, while the odds of filling out a perfect bracket are slim, it is still an enjoyable and exciting activity for basketball fans during March Madness. Even if no one has ever filled out a perfect bracket, the possibility of doing so keeps people coming back year after year to try their luck.

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