Golden Nugget Las Vegas is bringing back Ultimate Football Challenge

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Football Challenge is back at the Golden Nugget – Las Vegas, the only contest allowing visitors to make selections against the spread from all NFL and NCAA Division I FBS college sides.

Beginning on Friday, 30 June at noon until Tuesday, 25 September at 10 p.m., contestants can enter the contest for $1,000 and after that it’s anyone’s game. This year, Golden Nugget is offering even more chances to win. The top 20 finishers by total points will all receive a percentage of the prize pool as seen below.

• 1st place: 40 percent
• 2nd place: 20 percent
• 3rd place: 10 percent
• 4th and 5th place: 7 percent each
• 6th and 7th place: 5 percent each
• 8th through 10th place: 2 percent each
• Finisher 11 – 20 will receive $1,000 each

The contest consists of 18 weeks. The first week’s games will open for play on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 at 2 p.m. The final week’s plays will lock out on Friday, 5 January 2024 at 10 p.m.

All persons age 21 and over who are not excluded from the Golden Nugget sportsbook are eligible to enter the contest. 100% of the fees are being returned to the players. For additional information, please visit https://www.goldennugget.com/las-vegas/ or call (702) 386-8380.