Circa Sports Ups the Ante with Historic NFL Contest Prizes

legal sports betting, unveiling a total of $21 million in guaranteed no-rake prize pools for its 2025–2026 professional football contests. Returning with record payouts, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VII are back, ed by a newly launched high-roller competition—Circa Grandissimo.

This year’s edition of Circa Survivor boasts a staggering $15 million guaranteed prize, the highest ever in legal U.S. sports betting history. The contest challenges participants to select one NFL team to win each week, without repeating any picks. It’s a simple but strategic format that has become one of the most prominent seasonal events among NFL betting enthusiasts.

Circa’s Million VII contest is also making a return, offering a guaranteed prize pool of $6 million. Contestants will submit five picks each week against the spread, with a $1 million top prize and Circa’s signature blue jacket awaiting the winner.

Introducing Circa Grandissimo: High Stakes for High Rollers

For 2025, Circa is adding a bold new twist with the Circa Grandissimo, a luxury survivor-style contest featuring a $1.5 million guaranteed prize pool. Entry comes at a hefty $100,000—but that price includes an extravagant Las Vegas experience. Entrants receive a getaway at Circa Resort & Casino, complete with a Founder’s Suite stay, steakhouse dinners, round-trip JSX airfare, and exclusive access to Stadium Swim.

“Circa Grandissimo pays homage to some of the biggest bets in Las Vegas — and this is by far the grandest wager we’ve ever made on Circa Sports,” said Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens.

Last year, the Circa Survivor contest awarded $14.27 million, divided among eight winners after entries exceeded the initial $10 million guarantee. This year’s bump to $15 million reflects Circa’s ambition to sur its own records and maintain its place at the forefront of contest-based sports betting.

Information and Contest Schedule

All three contests are open for registration until September 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. PT, either at Circa Sports locations across Nevada or through a licensed proxy. Participants can also use the Circa Sports Nevada app to sign up. Registrants for any contest will be eligible for discounted room rates and Stadium Swim es. For more details, interested parties can [email protected].

All contests are scheduled to run from September 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

• Circa Survivor: $15M guaranteed; pick one NFL winner weekly, no repeats.
• Circa Million VII: $6M prize pool; five weekly ATS picks.
• Circa Grandissimo: $1.5M guaranteed; $100K buy-in, with luxury accommodations included.

Shaping the Future of Legal Sports Betting

The rise in popularity of long-format betting pools like Circa’s contests highlights a shift in the U.S. betting landscape. As traditional single-game betting continues to dominate, these contest-based models appeal to both seasoned professionals and casual fans, emphasizing strategic play and long-term thinking. With jaw-dropping prizes, no rake, and experiences, the sportsbook is redefining what’s possible in American football betting.

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“CIRCA SPORTS ANNOUNCES $21 MILLION, NO RAKE GUARANTEE FOR CIRCA MILLION VII AND CIRCA SURVIVOR 2025-2026 AND NEW HIGH-STAKES PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL BETTING CONTEST”, prnewswire.com, May 23, 2025