Official Competition Rules
Rules & Scoring
Six venues. Six days. All mandatory. Equal stakes. The competitor with the highest combined net P&L across all six venues is crowned the World's Greatest Gambler.
How It Works
The Scoring System
01
Equal House Stake Each Day
Every competitor receives an identical house-funded competition bankroll at the start of each venue day. No personal funds are used during competition. This ensures the contest measures skill and strategy — not net worth.
02
Net P&L Recorded Per Venue
Each competitor's net profit or loss at the close of each venue day is recorded as their score for that day. A competitor who turns $100,000 into $136,000 scores +$36,000. A competitor who finishes at $82,000 scores -$18,000.
03
Six Venues. All Mandatory.
Every competitor must complete every venue. There are no optional days, no substitutions, and no withdrawals after competition begins. A competitor who fails to complete a venue receives a score of -$0 (starting stake forfeited) for that day.
04
Combined Net P&L Determines Standing
Final standings are determined by the sum of net P&L across all six venues. The competitor with the highest combined net P&L is crowned the World's Greatest Gambler.
05
The Last Hour Rule
At The Casino (Day 1) and The Sportsbook (Days 6–8), the per-wager cap lifts to 25% of starting stake in the final window. Trailing competitors can make a run. Leaders must decide whether to protect or press. The broadcast has a built-in dramatic close.
Competition Bankroll
Stake Structure
Every competitor receives an equal house stake at the start of each venue day. No personal funds are used during competition.
| Venue | Starting Stake | Max Single Wager | Min Wagers | Last Hour Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Casino Day 1 · Caesars Palace | $50,000 | $5,000(10%) | 50 | 25% · Active |
The Poker Room Day 2 · Horseshoe Las Vegas | $50,000 | Table stakes | — | — |
The Country Club Day 3 · Shadow Creek Golf Club — MGM Resorts | $25,000 | $2,500(10%) | — | — |
The Pub Day 4 · Griff's Las Vegas | $10,000 | $1,000(10%) | — | — |
The Sportsbook Day 5 · Circa Resort & Casino | $100,000 | $15,000(15%) | 20 | — |
The DFS Room Day 6 · Oct 15–17 · Caesars Palace — DraftKings Suite | $25,000 | $5,000(20%) | — | 25% · Active |
| Total Per Competitor | $260,000 | Competition bankroll across all 6 venues · Funded from entry fee rake and venue partnership | ||
Day 1
The Casino
Caesars Palace
$50,000
starting stake
BlackjackCrapsRouletteBaccarat
$5,000
max wager
2/4
min games
25% cap
last hour
- Minimum 50 total wagers across the session.
- Must play at least 2 of the 4 games.
- No single wager may exceed $5,000 (10% of starting stake).
- Final 60 minutes: wager cap lifts to $12,500 (25%).
- Net P&L at session close is the recorded score.
Day 2
The Poker Room
Horseshoe Las Vegas
$50,000
starting stake
Texas Hold'EmHigh-Low
Table stakes
max wager
2/2
min games
Standard
last hour
- Full 8-hour session — both games mandatory.
- Blind levels and buy-in structure set by tournament director.
- Table stakes rules apply — no single re-buy may exceed starting stake.
- Net chip count converted to dollar P&L at session close.
- No last-hour cap lift — poker is self-regulating through blind structure.
Day 3
The Country Club
Shadow Creek Golf Club — MGM Resorts
$25,000
starting stake
Golf WageringHorse RacingGin RummyBackgammonJai Alai
$2,500
max wager
3/5
min games
Standard
last hour
- Golf wagering: Nassau format, press bets allowed, max $2,500 per press.
- Must complete all 18 holes — no withdrawal after tee-off.
- Horse racing: minimum 5 races wagered; net P&L recorded.
- Card and court games: minimum 3 of 3 disciplines required.
- Each session: minimum 10 hands or rounds.
- Aggregate net P&L across all disciplines is the recorded score.
Day 4
The Pub
Griff's Las Vegas
$10,000
starting stake
BilliardsDarts (501)CornholeShuffleboardSports Trivia
$1,000
max wager
4/4
min games
Standard
last hour
- All 4 disciplines are mandatory.
- Each discipline: minimum 5 head-to-head matches.
- Fixed wager per match: $1,000 — no negotiation.
- Sports Trivia: wagering on each round, $500 min / $1,000 max per round.
- Net P&L across all match wagers is the recorded score.
Day 5
The Sportsbook
Circa Resort & Casino
$100,000
starting stake
NFL Week 6MLB World SeriesNBA Opening WeekendNHL Opening Weekend
$15,000
max wager
3/4
min games
Standard
last hour
- Minimum 20 total wagers across the day.
- Must wager on at least 3 of the 4 sports.
- No single wager may exceed $15,000 (15% of starting stake).
- Parlays permitted — max 4-leg parlay, counts as one wager.
- Net P&L at close of final game is the recorded score.
Day 6 · Oct 15–17
The DFS Room
Caesars Palace — DraftKings Suite
$25,000
starting stake
DraftKings DFSNFL Sunday SlateNBA / NHL
$5,000
max wager
3/3
min games
25% cap
last hour
- Championship finale — DraftKings DFS on NFL Sunday.
- All 3 slates are mandatory — no slate may be skipped.
- Maximum $5,000 entry per individual DFS contest.
- Minimum 3 DFS contest entries per slate.
- Lineups lock at game time — no late swaps.
- Final 3 hours: wager cap lifts to $5,000 per entry (25%).
- Net DFS earnings across all slates is the recorded score.
The Overtime Mechanism
The Last Hour Rule
At The Casino and The Sportsbook — the two highest-variance venues — the per-wager cap lifts from its standard level to 25% of starting stake in the final window of play.
Trailing competitors
Can make a legitimate run at the leader without needing to violate the rules. One big wager can swing the standings.
Leaders must decide
Protect the lead with conservative play, or press the advantage and extend it. Neither choice is obviously correct.
Built-in broadcast drama
Every venue day has a defined climax window. Producers know exactly when the tension peaks. Viewers stay through the close.
In the Event of a Tie
Tiebreaker Protocol
T1
Head-to-head net P&L at The Sportsbook (highest-variance venue)
T2
Head-to-head net P&L at The Casino
T3
Head-to-head net P&L at The Poker Room
T4
Sudden-death single-hand Baccarat wager ($10,000 fixed) — highest card wins
Conduct & Integrity
Disqualification Rules
Any of the following results in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
Failing to meet minimum wager count at any venue
Exceeding the per-wager cap in any session
Withdrawing from a venue mid-session without medical cause
Collusion with another competitor (confirmed by tournament director)
Use of electronic assistance during live play
Rules subject to review and final approval by the tournament director and legal counsel. All competition activity subject to applicable Nevada gaming regulations. Entry constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions.