Sponsored by the website www.vegasinsider.com this FREE seminar will feature many of the nation's top handicappers. including Andy Iskoe of Logical Approach, who will share their handicapping insights and predictions for the upcoming college and pro football seasons. Details are still to be finalized but it is expected that several of the handicappers will make individual presentations in addition to a pair of round table discussions involving all of the handicappers which will include the answering of questions submitted by the attendees in addition to a discussion of the upcoming season and upcoming games. Handicappers expected to participate include Andy Iskoe, Mike Lee, Tim Trushel, Brent Crowe, Phil Steele, Russ Culver, Ken White, Bruce Marshall (of the 'Gold Sheet') and others. As more details are learned and plans finalized we shall have them here for you. Seating is limited so be sure to reserve your place early. Additional details and information can be found on the Internet by visiting www.vegasinsider.com.

There are three main contest types held in Las Vegas during the football season.

The first type is for the professional or experienced handicapper and involves making selections against the pointspread. There are two varieties of this contest type. One is a contest such as the SuperContest which requires a substantial entry fee in order to participate (SuperContest entries are $1,500) or Invitational Tournaments in which recognized professional handicappers are invited to share their selections on a weekly or periodic basis during the season. A separate page on our website is devoted to these 'high end' or 'professional' contests and may be accessed by clicking here.

The second type of contest is one that is free to enter and generally requires the contestant to pick the straight up winner of football games played each week. Some contests may include college games to be selected. These contests generally have weekly prizes and may also have to prizes for the full season. The contests of which we are aware are listed below in the 'Other Contests' section of this page.

The third type of contest is one that carries a relatively modest entry fee ($10 - $25) and generally requires the contestant to pick the straight up winner of football games played each week. Some contests may include college games to be selected or for selections to be made against the pointspread. Some of the contests may also offer a 'free' additional entry if the contestant purchases several entries beyond just one. These contests also generally have weekly prizes and prizes for the full season. The contests of which we are aware are listed below in the 'Other Contests' section of this page.

If you are a resident of Las Vegas or a frequent/weekly visitor during football season, you can enter numerous free contests involving pro and college football and compete for weekly and season long prizes. If you are a visitor most contests allow you to enter on a weekly basis and although you won't be able to win the season-long prizes, you can win a weekly prize which can range from hundreds of dollars to as much as $10,000! Check out the FREE CONTESTS at the following Sports Books --

The following FREE contests will be held during the 2001 football season.


Stardust and Other Boyd Group Properties -- $10,000 weekly prize for picking the most straight up winners from amongst a combination of 17 college and pro football games -- no full season prizes -- limited to one entry per person

The Reserve and Fiesta Casinos -- weekly and full season prizes -- contestants are entitled to two entries apiece

Great Giveaway -- Station Casinos -- $25.oo per entry with a third entry given when two are purchased -- weekly and full season prizes are awarded for picking the most straight up winners and most straight up losers. Also, a full season prize is shared amongst all contestants who pick an equal number of winners or losers (the "Fiddle in the Middle" contest).

Pick the Pros -- Coast Properties -- $25.oo per entry with a fifth entry given when four are purchased -- weekly and full season prizes are awarded for picking the most winners

Stratosphere & Arizona Charlies East & West -- Details to be announced