Casino Player August 2022

Ultimate Fantasy Fun: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook Makes Football Drafts Special

Football season is back and for many Americans that also means fantasy football.For those serious about their games or just looking for a fun night out, the FanDuel Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun is going deep with a complete gridiron experience.The property’s Next-Level Draft Party offers up to 30 players to get in on the fun. Reservations are available fromAug.14 to Sept.5.Football fans can pick from two exclusive Next-Level Draft packages for their league’s big day.The Elite Fantasy Football Hotel Package includes an overnight stay,reserved seating at the sportsbook,and a $50 food and beverage credit.The Platinum Fantasy House Package offers reserved mezzanine seating for groups up to 30 in the sportsbook, a $150 food and beverage credit,and fun swag for league members. The draft parties offer much more than just a draft board. The sportsbook features 11,000 square feet with mezzanine seating,220 luxury seats,a full dining menu,an immersive 140-foot- wide high-definition video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and live betting windows.Mohegan Sun offers a chance at a fantasy draft like no other and those interested are asked to email groupbanquetexecs@mohegansun.com for more information. S portsbooks are getting creative when it comes to offering bettors some extra bang for their bucks, such as season-long football handicapping contests.These competitions allow players to pick a certain number of games each week and compete in the standings with other bettors. It’s a fun way to watch the season play out with a shot at some truly huge payouts for the winners. TheWestgate Superbook in LasVegas was the first to launch, with the SuperContest debuting in 1988 and paying out more than $107 million during that time.The Westgate features one of the largest sportsbooks in the world and Super Contest continues to grow in popularity each year.Beyond the main $1,000 season-long contest, there are also smaller contests as part of that initial buy-in throughout the season.The entire contest schedule guarantees a winner’s payout of at least $1.1 million. Circa Sports offers handicappers some fun action as well via the Circa Million IV and Circa Survivor.The contest paid out $11 million last season and sportsbook officials are promising a guarantee of $12 million for 2022–2023.The $1,000 Circa Million IV guarantees $6 million in prizes with $1 million for first place. Circa Survivor also returns with a $6 million payout for the last entry standing. An undefeated selector can also earn a $1 million bonus prize. Both Circa andWestgate take no rake for the handicapping contests. Registration is now open for both contests.

Handicapping Contests Continue to Grow in Popularity

Registration is now open and millions are up for grabs at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest (top) and Circa Sports’ Circa Million IV and Circa Survivor contests.

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