NFL Contest Offers $21 Million in Prizes, Introduces $100,000 Entry Fee for Survivor Game
Circa Sports Unveils High-Stakes NFL Contest with Record $21 Million Prizes
Posted on: May 23, 2025, 01:45h.
Last updated on: May 23, 2025, 01:45h.
Circa Sports, the sportsbook operator known for its customer-focused approach, has announced two high-profile NFL contests for the upcoming season, including a record-breaking survivor game with a guaranteed payout of at least $1.5 million.
The new Circa Grandissimo contest requires entrants to pay a hefty $100,000 fee, making it an unprecedented move in the regulated sports betting world. Contestants will receive more than just a shot at the substantial prize pot, as the fee includes several perks, such as roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas, a three-night stay at Circa Las Vegas, and exclusive dining and entertainment experiences.
Named after the Grandissimo casino resort concept conceived by gaming pioneer Jay Sarno, the football contest welcomes entrants for the 2025-2026 NFL season. Known as "The First Emperor of Las Vegas," Sarno was behind notable casinos like Caesars Palace and Circus Circus.
Meanwhile, Circa Survivor, a widely popular football picks contest, has increased its payout for the last participant(s) standing to a guaranteed $15 million, up from last year's $10 million. With a $1,000 entry fee and a limit of 10 entries per participant, the contest requires participants to pick one winning team straight up each week and avoid repeating selections.
Circa Sports allows players booted from the contest during the opening week's Thursday and Friday night games to buy back in, although this is the only opportunity for re-entry. The Circa Million contest, featuring a $6 million pool and a $1 million guaranteed prize to the winner, also requires participants to pick five NFL games against the spread each week. Entries cost $1,000 each, and contestants are limited to five entries per participant.
Circa Sports and VSiN are providing extensive coverage of these contests through various media platforms, including SiriusXM, podcasts, YouTube, and regional sports networks.
With the Circa Grandissimo, Circa Survivor, and Circa Million VII contests, Circa Sports is upping the ante for NFL betting enthusiasts, promising record payouts and an exciting, high-stakes experience with strict survivor-style rules.
- Circa Sports' eagerly awaited Circa Grandissimo contest, inspired by the Grandissimo casino resort concept, is now open for the 2025-2026 NFL season.
- The Circa Survivor football picks contest has set a new record with a guaranteed $15 million payout for the last participant(s) standing, an increase from last year's $10 million.
- VSiN and Circa Sports are offering extensive coverage of these contests through multiple media platforms such as SiriusXM, podcasts, YouTube, and regional sports networks.
- In the Circa Million contest, participants are required to pick five NFL games against the spread each week for a chance to win $1 million.
- Entrants of Circa Grandissimo will gain more than just a shot at the record-breaking prize; they'll also receive perks like airfare to Las Vegas, a three-night stay at Circa Las Vegas, and exclusive dining and entertainment experiences.
- NFL sports betting enthusiasts can look forward to a high-stakes experience with Circa Sports' unique survivor-style rules and record payouts in the Circa Grandissimo, Circa Survivor, and Circa Million contests.
