Practical help for contest players
Start with what a survivor pool is, then the practical guides on Las Vegas contests, proxies, registration, and the weekly pick process.
Each week you pick one NFL team to win. If they win, you survive. If they lose, you are out. You are not betting a spread, a moneyline, or a total — you just need the team to win the game.
Updated August 2026
Read guide →You do not have to live in Las Vegas to play the major football contests held there. Register in Nevada once, then a local proxy — a friend, family member, or paid proxy service — can submit your weekly picks while you live or travel anywhere else. Read on for the ins and outs.
Updated August 2026
Read guide →A Survivor transaction is a private agreement between people who own an economic interest in contest entries. This guide explains percentage sales, swaps, save agreements, and the difference between ownership and control.
Updated August 2026
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