The SuperContest Fast Facts
Entry fee $1,500 & contestants must be 21 years of age
Contestants pick 5 pro games against the contest spread each week
Prize money is based on number of entries and the top 30 get the cash
Proxy's are accepted and must enter in person with contestant
Weekly selections are due at 11:00 AM each Saturday
Past winners have collected $207K, $220K, $303K, $259K, $310K, $447K, $542K, $557K, and $736.5K (2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I enter? You need to enter in person at the Westgate (LVH) Superbook.
How do I put my weekly plays in? All plays must be entered in person, each week, by yourself or your registered Proxy
What if I dont live in Las Vegas? If you dont live in Las Vegas, then when you sign up for the Supercontest, you need to also register your PROXY, who can put in the plays for you, unless you plan on traveling to Las Vegas every week for 17 weeks to put in your plays.
Does my proxy need to register at the same time I do? Yes, both you and your proxy must be registering at the same time.
What if I decide I need a Proxy after the contest starts? If you find out or decide you need/want a Proxy during the contest, you can sign on your Proxy at anytime, but you both must be in person at the Westgate to make the change
Does a Proxy have any access to any winnings? No, a Proxy has no access to any winnings, they are only authorized to put in weekly picks
Why does my Proxy need to show up in person when I register? You both need to show ID, and you need to sign saying you are giving permission for your Proxy to put in plays on your behalf
What if I miss a week or two in the contest? If you miss even 1 week without putting in plays, you are more than likely out of the main contest. But, you are still eligible for the end of the year (last 3 weeks) contest for the best record, as long as you participate in all 3 last weeks.
When is the contest final? The contest is final 3 business days after the final weeks standings are posted.
If I win any money, do I have to pick it up in person? No, you do not. There are a few options on how you can collect your winnings.
Can my Proxy pick up any winnings for me? No, Proxy's have no access to any winnings and are unable to pick up any winnings on your behalf.
Are any winnings taxed? Yes, any winnings are taxed if you are a resident or citizen of the United States, and you will recieve a 1099 for tax purposes
How many entries can I have? You can have up to 2 (two) entries per person.
When are the picks due each week? If you are playing any game before Sundays games, ALL plays for that week must be in before the kickoff of that game. If you are playing the games on Sunday and Monday, all plays must be in by 11am Sunday morning. *If you are using a Proxy, they will more then likely require you give them your plays before any deadlines*
Can I change my plays before any of the games start? No, all games are set and final once they are inputted into the system and you recieve your entry ticket for that week.
How long is the contest? The contest is the full regular season of the NFL (17weeks)
If anyone has any other questions or comments, please feel free to ask! You can ask in this thread, message me through the RX pm, or email me direct Proxy@ProxyVegas.com
Good luck this year everyone!! Contest is right around the corner, no time to waste if you are contemplating entering or not.
Entry fee $1,500 & contestants must be 21 years of age
Contestants pick 5 pro games against the contest spread each week
Prize money is based on number of entries and the top 30 get the cash
Proxy's are accepted and must enter in person with contestant
Weekly selections are due at 11:00 AM each Saturday
Past winners have collected $207K, $220K, $303K, $259K, $310K, $447K, $542K, $557K, and $736.5K (2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I enter? You need to enter in person at the Westgate (LVH) Superbook.
How do I put my weekly plays in? All plays must be entered in person, each week, by yourself or your registered Proxy
What if I dont live in Las Vegas? If you dont live in Las Vegas, then when you sign up for the Supercontest, you need to also register your PROXY, who can put in the plays for you, unless you plan on traveling to Las Vegas every week for 17 weeks to put in your plays.
Does my proxy need to register at the same time I do? Yes, both you and your proxy must be registering at the same time.
What if I decide I need a Proxy after the contest starts? If you find out or decide you need/want a Proxy during the contest, you can sign on your Proxy at anytime, but you both must be in person at the Westgate to make the change
Does a Proxy have any access to any winnings? No, a Proxy has no access to any winnings, they are only authorized to put in weekly picks
Why does my Proxy need to show up in person when I register? You both need to show ID, and you need to sign saying you are giving permission for your Proxy to put in plays on your behalf
What if I miss a week or two in the contest? If you miss even 1 week without putting in plays, you are more than likely out of the main contest. But, you are still eligible for the end of the year (last 3 weeks) contest for the best record, as long as you participate in all 3 last weeks.
When is the contest final? The contest is final 3 business days after the final weeks standings are posted.
If I win any money, do I have to pick it up in person? No, you do not. There are a few options on how you can collect your winnings.
Can my Proxy pick up any winnings for me? No, Proxy's have no access to any winnings and are unable to pick up any winnings on your behalf.
Are any winnings taxed? Yes, any winnings are taxed if you are a resident or citizen of the United States, and you will recieve a 1099 for tax purposes
How many entries can I have? You can have up to 2 (two) entries per person.
When are the picks due each week? If you are playing any game before Sundays games, ALL plays for that week must be in before the kickoff of that game. If you are playing the games on Sunday and Monday, all plays must be in by 11am Sunday morning. *If you are using a Proxy, they will more then likely require you give them your plays before any deadlines*
Can I change my plays before any of the games start? No, all games are set and final once they are inputted into the system and you recieve your entry ticket for that week.
How long is the contest? The contest is the full regular season of the NFL (17weeks)
If anyone has any other questions or comments, please feel free to ask! You can ask in this thread, message me through the RX pm, or email me direct Proxy@ProxyVegas.com
Good luck this year everyone!! Contest is right around the corner, no time to waste if you are contemplating entering or not.