The show tracks participants through the 2024-2025 NFL season. Production condensed 20 weeks of contest activity into 10 thirty-minute episodes.
Bill Adee holds the CEO position at VSiN and manages programming decisions. Derek Stevens operates as CEO of Circa Sports, overseeing the company’s betting contests.
The Circa Survivor contest operates on an elimination format requiring weekly NFL team selections. Participants face automatic removal following any losing pick.
The 2024-2025 contest featured a $14.2 million prize pool. This amount represented the largest payout in the competition’s operating history.
VSiN’s first season coverage generated audience interest, according to network statements. The format combines strategic elements with elimination pressure throughout the NFL season.
Bill Adee stated: “VSiN fans can’t get enough of our contest coverage, so we’re thrilled to bring back ‘Circa Survivor: The Quest for $14.2 Million’ for another season.”
The elimination structure creates decreasing participant numbers as weeks progress. Weekly selections become more significant as fewer contestants remain active.
Longball Productions handled filming responsibilities for the documentary series. The production company captured footage from sign-up periods through final contest weeks.
Episodes follow multiple contestants making weekly selection decisions. Content includes strategic discussions and reactions to game outcomes affecting contest status.
Production crews documented participant experiences throughout the season. The footage covers both successful selections and elimination moments for various contestants.
The series begins coverage during the initial registration phases. Content progresses chronologically through all 20 weeks of NFL regular season action.
Derek Stevens commented: “Each year, Circa Sports’ professional football contests get bigger and bigger, with 2024 bringing our largest Circa Survivor payout to date.”
The 2025-2026 Circa Survivor contest established a $21 million minimum guarantee. VSiN confirmed production is underway for potential third season coverage.
Circa Sports announced the Circa Grandissimo contest for the upcoming NFL season. This competition requires an entry fee of $100,000 with a $1.5 million guaranteed prize pool.
The operator recently launched operations at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The facility provides 5,100 square feet of betting space for Kentucky customers.
VSiN maintains focus on sports betting programming content. The network produces material targeting audiences interested in betting strategy and contest coverage.
Current production schedules align with NFL season timing. Future docuseries content depends on contest participation levels and audience response to existing seasons.
In May 2023, VSin launched a 24/7 sports betting radio in New Hampshire in collaboration with Binnie Media. The purpose of the format was to deliver news and analysis from industry experts.
