Circa Promises $21M in Sports Betting Payouts, Unveils $100K Per Entry Survivor

Circa Sports promises a record $21 million for two NFL contests.
Launches a $100,000 per entry survivor game.

Circa Sports is taking a bold step in the world of sports betting with the 2025 iterations of their famous NFL contests, introducing a high-stakes survivor game designed for affluent bettors.

The new Circa Grandissimo contest requires participants to fork out a whopping $100,000, with a guaranteed payout of at least $1.5 million. This elite version of the standard Circa Survivor contest is named after a casino resort concept that never materialised, envisioned by gaming pioneer Jay Sarno, known for establishing Caesars Palace and Circus Circus.

A football contest sporting a $100,000 entry fee is unprecedented in regulated sports betting. While it limits potential participants, entrants enjoy a plethora of benefits beyond just the chance at the hefty payout.

The hefty fee covers roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas and a three-night stay in a founder’s suite at Circa Las Vegas. Participants enjoy a limo transport service to and from the airport and during their stay, curated dining experiences at renowned venues, such as Andiamo Steakhouse and Barry’s Downtown Prime. Additionally, they will indulge in a whiskey tasting at Circa’s Legacy Club, receive a GFore jacket, and gain a year-long subscription to VSiN.

Circa Survivor Features Record Payout

Circa Survivor has swiftly gained popularity as one of the leading football pick contests, announcing an extraordinary $15 million guaranteed payout to the last remaining participant(s), marking a 50% increase compared to the previous year’s prize total.

Last year, Circa Survivor’s guaranteed prize for the winner was $10 million, with eight winners sharing a final prize pool of $14,266,000 after surpassing their entry guarantees, according to the sportsbook operator.

The entry fee for the Circa Survivor is $1,000, with a cap of ten entries per participant. The game features 20 legs, one for each week of the NFL season, including holiday games. Competitors must select one team each week directly, ensuring that they do not repeat selections during the season.

Contenders who are eliminated during the opening Thursday and Friday night games have one chance to buy back in, which is their only opportunity to re-enter the contest.

Circa Million Payout Is Significant Too

The seventh edition of the Circa Million contest boasts a staggering $6 million prize pool, with a guaranteed $1 million for the winner. This competition requires participants to select five NFL games each week against the spread, with a $1,000 entry fee capped at five entries per person.

Winning this lucrative prize isn’t easy; last year’s champion recorded a remarkable performance of 60-26-4, a rarity in sports betting.

Notably, in the Circa Million, the line between the top prize and lower earnings is thin. The previous year’s winner secured only two points more than the players tied for seventh, who each took home $175,000.

Conclusion

Circa Sports is undoubtedly setting the bar high with these innovative NFL contests, particularly with their lavish $100,000 entry fee survivor game and significant payouts. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just curious about the exciting changes in sports betting, these contests promise thrilling experiences for participants and spectators alike.