Bragging rights and cash accompany victory in the January-through-March competition. Each contestant must select seven games against the spread from the challenge card. Only Saturday games are included. The contest runs from January 4 through March 8 and the entry fee is $250.

The number of entries will determine the final prize. The winner receives 30 percent. Leroy’s Race and Sports Book properties in Las Vegas include Tropicana, Riviera, Hooters and Sahara. Leroy’s sister company, Computerized Bookmaking Systems, provide 90 percent of the sports-wagering terminals used in Las Vegas.

Leroy’s makes the logical extension of a success story. The Hilton delivered perhaps the country’s most exciting contest with its super football challenge. Contestants pick five games against the spread each week, with the winning handicapper often exceeding $100,000 prize. Some have subsequently

By Dave Bontempo

Casino Connection Sports Editor Dave Bontempo is an award-winning sports writer and broadcaster who calls boxing matches all over the world. He has covered the Philadelphia Flyers in the playoffs, as well as numerous PGA, LPGA and Seniors Golf Tour events, and co-hosted the Casino Connection television program with Publisher Roger Gros.

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