Circa Sports is back and bigger than ever with the return of its popular professional football contests, Circa Million V and Circa Survivor. Breaking and setting its own record, the ante has been upped with a $14 million guarantee payout, no rake, marking the highest prize purse ever for this type of sports betting contest. For the 2023-2024 season, Circa Million V returns with a $6 million guarantee, while Circa Survivor’s pool has been raised to $8 million. Sign-ups begin today at all Circa Sports Nevada locations and are open until September 9 at 2 p.m. during the first week…

Supporters of sports betting legalization have risen to remarkable levels since the federal ban was removed back in 2018. New data from our friends at the American Gaming Association indicate that an overwhelming 85% of US citizens approve of the move, along with some other interesting numbers. For starters, 77% of people in this country support the legalization of betting on sports in their state, and over 39 million Americans have placed sports bets within the past 12 months. Of those bets, over three-quarters were made with regulated operators, compared to just 44% just four years ago. Since May 2018,…

Well, who couldn’t see this coming? At least five NFL players suspended after accusations of gambling. Or more specifically, for violating league rules and the gambling policy. The accusations have resulted in the suspension of the players ahead of the upcoming season. Wide Receiver Quintez Cephus and Safety C.J. Moore, both of the Detroit Lions, have been suspended indefinitely for betting on games last year. Those suspensions will last the entire 2023 season. Two additional Detroit Wide Recievers, Stanley Berryhill and Jamerson Williams, were also suspended for six games. The team has since cut ties with Cephus and Moore, with…

There has been much speculation about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. But now, all the rumors have been confirmed. Oakland’s baseball team is headed for Sin City, and they will become the latest franchise to make the move from the bay to the desert. With the approval of MLB, the Athletics signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new, retractable roof ballpark in Vegas. Team president Dave Kaval announced on Wednesday that the deal was finalized, adding “We have a path in Las Vegas that can put the franchise on solid footing.” He called this move…

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and fans all over the country are gearing up for an abundance of  Charles Barkley FanDuel advertising. The former Philadelphia 76ers power forward and legendary NBA Hall of Fame player has teamed up with the sports book for their latest promotional campaign called “Think Like a Player.” The ads aim to encourage bettors to try their luck with same-game parlays. The commercials feature two versions of Barkley – the current outspoken NBA analyst at TNT and his younger self, affectionately known as “Young Chuck.” Together, they impart their wisdom on how to approach…

Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 551, making Kentucky sports betting legal. The bill passed the Senate earlier that day by a 25-12 vote, despite facing long odds on the last day of the legislative session. The law allows for in-person and online sports betting at Kentucky Speedway and the state’s nine horse racing tracks, with a $500,000 upfront fee and an annual renewal cost of $50,000. Participating tracks can contract with up to three service providers for sports wagering services, giving Kentuckians up to 27 sportsbook options. Service providers will have to pay $50,000 for an initial license…