Record-Breaking Pro Football Contest Pays Out Winnings of $83,333 and $25,000
This weekend, Circa Sports awarded $275,000 in prizes amongst four third-quarter winners for its record-setting Circa Million IV pro football contest.
The first-place prize of $250,000 was divided in a three-way tie between the following contestants: PANZER (alias), BRADSHAW (alias) and MACHINE (alias); each holding a record of 17-3 during this quarter. The third quarter booby prize of $25,000 was awarded to BETTING SOCIOPATH (alias).
Circa Million IV will deliver $6 million in guaranteed total prizes, with a $1 million first-place prize that comes with a coveted, handmade Circa Sports blue jacket. The contest includes no rake, and any extra entry fees go back into the prize pool.
$3.65 million will be allocated amongst places two through 100 and $300,000 of prizes per quarter will be awarded every four to five weeks. The full season last place booby prize winner will receive $100,000 and second to last place booby prize winner will receive $50,000.
To compete, each player must make five professional football picks against the spread each week.
One point is awarded for each correct selection and one-half point for each push. Each entry for Circa Million IV is $1,000, with a maximum of three entries per person.
Along with Circa Million IV, Circa Sports is also hosting its popular Circa Survivor pro football contest. It returned with a hefty $6,133,000 payout for the last entry standing.
A $1 million undefeated bonus prize will be gifted for any entry that goes 20-0 without selecting the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals during the contest season
The contests were open to entries in person or via proxy at Circa Sports’ five southern Nevada locations, as well as its recently opened permanent book at the new Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nev.
About Circa Sports
Helmed by casino owner and downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens, Circa Sports is blazing a new trail in the gaming industry by combining a customer-first approach to business with a team of the country’s top oddsmakers.
Circa Sports boasts one of the most competitive wagering menus in Las Vegas and is a leader in the city for sports futures. The venture currently operates in the world’s largest sportsbook at Circa Resort & Casino, as well as sister properties Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and the D Las Vegas.
Stevens launched his first Las Vegas books outside of his downtown properties at Tuscany Suites & Casino and The Pass Casino in Henderson.
Additionally, Circa Sports’ mobile app is available in Colorado and Iowa, and the brand will launch at a temporary casino in Waukegan, Ill. at American Place in partnership with Full House Resorts. Inc.
In summer of 2022, Circa Sports expanded its operations to northern Nevada in collaboration with Olympia Gaming’s new Legends Bay Casino in Sparks.