Circa Sports NFL contest has set a new benchmark in the sports betting industry by guaranteeing $31.6 million in prize money. The figure represents the largest guaranteed pool in history, surpassing the company’s own $20.2 million record from last year. The Million contest, which requires participants to submit five weekly picks against the spread, saw 5,685 entries. That total came in below the 6,000‐entry target, resulting in a $315,000 overlay to reach the $6 million guarantee. Despite the shortfall, the contest continues to attract strong participation due to its format and substantial payouts This year’s Circa Sports NFL contest lineup…

Sportsbooks are preparing for a record NFL betting season, with projections indicating that U.S. bettors will wager approximately $30 billion on the league this year. This marks an 8.5% increase from the previous season’s estimated $27.6 billion, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). The surge in betting activity is attributed to the growing acceptance and legalization of sports betting across the United States, with 38 states and the District of Columbia now offering regulated sports betting options. DraftKings and BetMGM are among the operators experiencing significant growth. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins reported that betting activity has been surging ahead…

Nevada is once again gearing up for F1 Las Vegas, with crews scheduled to begin transforming the Strip into a world-class race circuit starting September 8. Preparations for the Grand Prix spectacle will stretch across 11 weeks, almost entirely during overnight hours, to minimize disruptions to daytime traffic and business operations. The project includes installing track barriers, lighting systems, and temporary pedestrian and vehicle bridges along the 3.8-mile circuit. Officials emphasized that weekend work on public streets is off the schedule, reflecting lessons learned from previous editions of the event. Community concerns have been addressed in this year’s construction plan….

DraftKings is no longer accepting credit card deposits on its sportsbook and online casino platforms across the United States. The new policy went into effect August 25. The company announced that customers will instead need to fund their accounts using alternatives such as debit cards, bank transfers, wire transfers, or digital payment options including PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay, where available. Any credit cards previously stored in user accounts will automatically be disabled. According to DraftKings, the move is designed to improve the customer experience and eliminate issues tied to credit card use, such as cash advance fees and high…

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his office will begin enforcement actions against fantasy sports operators following a legal opinion declaring daily fantasy sports contests illegal under state law. The opinion, issued July 3, found that paid-entry DFS contests, including pick’em and draft-style formats, qualify as sports betting under California law. As sports wagering remains illegal in the state, the contests are considered unlawful. Bonta said his office has a duty to act. “The law is the law,” he stated, adding that the legal opinion provides a clear basis for enforcement. While the opinion itself does not carry the…

The Circa Survivor contest is on pace to set a new prize pool record for the 2025 NFL season. Organizers report that the competition has already received more than 4,100 entries in a single day, surpassing last year’s early registration pace and moving the total well above the $15 million guarantee. If entries continue at this rate, Circa Survivor could exceed $20 million in prize money, breaking the previous record of $14.2 million set in 2024. Mike Palm, vice president of operations for Circa Sports, stated that current entries are more than 40 percent higher than at the same point…