A bit greater than two weeks earlier than the NFL season opener, the downtown sportsbook is looking at a $7.2 million overlay.

Circa had 1,554 entries Monday in the Circa Million III, which wants 4,000 entries to fulfill its $4 million assure. The guide had 1,237 entries in Circa Survivor, which wants 6,000 entries to fulfill its $6 million assure.

“We’re tracking at a good pace on the Circa Million. Historical data shows that we usually do 70 to 75 percent of the sign-ups in the last two weeks,” Circa sportsbook operations supervisor Jeff Benson mentioned. “Circa Survivor will probably be a tall activity to get to $6 million. It’s most likely just a little little bit of an underdog to get to that quantity.

“Hopefully, the market comes in and gobbles up the overlay, and we’re not left holding the bag too bad.”

In the Million, contestants decide 5 NFL sides in opposition to the unfold every week throughout the 18-week season.

In Survivor, entrants decide a unique NFL winner straight up every week, with no level spreads concerned. Lose or tie a sport and also you’re out. The final entry standing wins $6 million.

Circa panel

Circa will host a free sports activities betting panel from 3 to five p.m. Saturday at its Warehouse occasion space to debate the NFL season and contest suggestions and methods. Panelists embrace Circa sportsbook director Matthew Metcalf and vp of operations Mike Palm, skilled sports activities bettor Cris Zeniuk, and VSiN radio hosts Michael Lombardi and Mike Pritchard.

William Hill overlay

William Hill raised the entry charge for its College Pick’em football contest from $500 to $1,000 this year and wishes 1,000 entries to fulfill its $1 million assure. There had been 72 entries Monday, providing a $928,000 overlay for bettors.

Each participant picks eight school football video games ATS for 10 weeks, beginning Sept. 11. First place is assured $500,000.

SuperContest

The Westgate SuperContest lowered its entry charge from $1,500 to $1,000 this year. The NFL handicapping contest options $1.1 million in assured prize money for six in-season contests, in addition to the season-long prize pool.

The SuperContest, in which gamers decide 5 NFL sides ATS every week, had 753 entries Monday.

“We fully anticipate getting around 2,200 entries,” Westgate vp Jay Kornegay mentioned. “That will mean the winner will get about a half million dollars.”

There are 27 entries in the $5,000 winner-take-all SuperContest Gold.

The Westgate SuperBook will give away 10 SuperContest entries Friday and Saturday throughout SuperContest weekend, with the primary raffle set for 8 p.m. Saturday.