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Circa Sports has announced that registration is open for the 2024 Circa Millions and Circa Survivor online sports betting contests.
The NFL stands unrivaled in the realm of sports betting, with Circa Sports emerging as THE leading sportsbook for hosting large & successful betting contests in the United States. This year the payouts in the competition are the largest ever – with $16M guaranteed.
Circa Sports Contests
Based in Nevada, Circa Sports has expanded its presence into five states (most recently Kentucky) and continues to grow its influence in the sports betting industry. Launched in June 2019 the company introduced the Circa Survivor and Circa Millions contests.
This year the combined guaranteed, rake-free prizepools of the Circa Sports NFL Contests is $16,000,000
Initially confined to Nevada, the company has expanded its operations into several states, including Colorado and Iowa, allowing more participants to join its prestigious contests and contributing to the rising prize guarantees.
From their inception, both contests have seen significant increases in prize guarantees, reflecting their growing popularity and success.
- Famous Winners: While specific winners’ names are often kept private, several bettors have gained recognition for their strategic prowess, such as saving top-tier teams for later weeks and making bold picks during high-stakes moments.
- Close Calls: Many participants have experienced nail-biting finishes, with a single game’s outcome determining their fate. The high stakes have led to dramatic moments, especially in the final weeks of the season.
- Hedging To Guarantee Profit: Some contestants employ hedging strategies, placing bets against their own picks in other betting markets to secure a profit regardless of the contest outcome, especially when nearing the final rounds.
The Circa Millions VI Contest
The Circa Millions Contest requires participants to pick five NFL games against the spread each week.
This contest emphasizes a deep understanding of betting lines and the ability to predict game outcomes accurately.
For 2024:
- $1 million first place prize winner also takes home the coveted Circa Sports blue jacket.
- $3.65 million will be allocated among places 2 – 100
- $300,000 of prizes per quarter will be awarded every four to five weeks.
- The last place booby prize winner will receive $100,000
- Second to last place booby prize winner will receive $50,000. The contest is no rake, and any extra fees go into the quarter- and full-season prize pools.
Last year username “Saint31” had the best overall record claiming the $1 million first prize.
Circa Survivor Contest
Overview and Mechanics
The Circa Survivor Contest is straightforward yet challenging.
Participants must choose one NFL team to win each week but cannot select the same team twice throughout the season. This format requires strategic planning and deep knowledge of NFL teams and match-ups.
- The 2024 Circa Survivor contest winner will win $10 million guaranteed (plus more if entries exceed this amount).
- Circa Survivor will consist of up to 20 legs throughout the year, one for every week of the football season plus two special holiday weeks.
- Entries are $1,000 each, with a maximum of 10 entries per participant.
Last year 4 Circa Survivor finalists tied and chopped up a record pot of $9,267,000 evenly.
Registration Requirements
Sign-ups for the Circa contests must be completed in Nevada, with weekly entries submitted either by the contestant within the state or through a designated proxy.
Enhanced Prize Pools and No Rake Policy
As usual, no rake means all prize money is returned to participants.
Sign-Up Details
Sign-ups are open until September 7th at 2 p.m at all Circa Sports Nevada locations
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