Each year many online sports betting sites and Las Vegas Sportsbooks offer football handicapping contests where you can pay an entry fee and compete against other handicappers for not only big cash prizes but also the bragging rights that come with winning one of the top contests like the Hilton.
The online bookmakers change it up most years so we'll start with Las Vegas NFL contests first and we'll add in the online ones as they are offered.
LVH Super Contest
The granddaddy of all NFL Football Handicapping Contests is the Las Vegas Hilton Super Contest which is open to anyone who wants to throw their hat into the ring for a portion of the estimated $1.5 Million Dollar Prize Pool. The entry fee is $1500 and you must register in person at the Las Vegas Hilton. Contestants outside of Nevada who are unable to submit 5 required weekly picks are able to use a proxy. You will find all the contest info and eligibility requirements for a proxy here!
Station Casinos Last Man Standing
This exciting NFL Football Handicapping Contest require you to make one point spread game selection per week. If you cover you stay in, loss and you are out! You could win the $70,000 Minimum Guaranteed Prize Pool. Cost of entrance fee is a mere $25.00. More contest information can be found here
The Palms Casino Pigskin Payoff
Check out The Palms new Football Center and take part in their annual Pigskin Payoff NFL Handicapping competition. This contest spans the 17 week regular season and contestants must make one point spread pick from the listed Sunday or Monday night games. Entrance into this contest is $25 with an estimated prize pool of $300,000. Contestants may play up to a maximum of 6 entries. More info on the Palms Pigskin Payoff can be found here!
Boyd Gaming Pick the Pros
One of the longest running NFL prognosticator contests in Vegas is the Boyd Gaming Pick the Pros. Contestants are required to make straight up picks for every weekly game including Mondays night's game for a chance to win part of the $30,000 weekly prize pool. Each week starts a new contest and this continues through the entire 17 week season. More information on the Pick the Pro's Contest can be here.