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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest; Chestnut wins again
Geoffrey Esper, the fast-eating teacher from Oxford, placed fourth in Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July Fourth at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. As expected, the title went to Joey Chestnut, his 17th at the holiday event. Esper's total of 44 hot dogs in 10 minutes was impressive, but not enough to outdo Chestnut's buffet of 70.5 dogs. Once again, Esper wore a worn Boston Red Sox cap during the competition. Esper, 50, has strong ties to Central Mass. He is a teacher at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from Clark University. Esper has a handful of second-place finishes at the holiday event. He placed second a year ago, when Chestnut was sidelined and Patrick Bertoletti emerged with the crown. He placed second to Chestnut the three prior years. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
BetMGM Offer: Bet £10 on the Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 Get £40 in Free Bets
IF you're looking to add extra flavour to one of the quirkiest events in the betting calendar, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 is shaping up to be a sizzling spectacle — and BetMGM has a welcome bonus perfect for first-time punters. Right now, new customers who bet £10 will get £40 in Free Bets to use across football, horse racing and Bet Builders. And yes, you can start off with your qualifying bet on the Hot Dog Eating Contest, with markets including the outright winner, total hot dogs eaten, and even 'winner without Joey Chestnut'. How the BetMGM welcome offer works ✅ You have 7 days to place your qualifying bet ✅ Your Free Bets expire 7 days after being credited ❌ No esports or non-UK/IE racing included Try your luck on Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 BetMGM is offering a range of novelty markets for the 4th of July showdown — and it's not just about Joey Chestnut anymore. 🔥 Hot Markets Available: Outright winner Joey Chestnut (1/40 fav) Patrick Bertoletti (11/1) Geoffrey Esper (16/1) James Webb (25/1) Winner without Joey Chestnut Patrick Bertoletti (1/2) Esper & Webb (3/1 each) Over/Under Hot Dogs Eaten Chestnut: 71.5 (O: 3/4 | U: Evens) Bertoletti: 54.5 (O: 8/11 | U: Evens) Others range from 47.5–50.5 ✅ Bet Builders not available for this event, but it's ideal for your qualifying bet, especially with odds like 11/1 on Bertoletti to win without Joey. Why BetMGM? Our verdict Whether you're a regular sports punter or just here for the hot dogs, BetMGM's welcome offer is great value. With plenty of wiggle room on how to use your qualifying bet — and four free bets to follow — it's an ideal way to test out a rising name in the UK market. And if you're feeling bold, a flutter on Bertoletti or Esper to challenge Chestnut could turn up some serious value. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds: Joey Chestnut Overwhelming Favorite
Joey Chestnut will return to Coney Island for the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after being barred from last year's event. One of the legends of competitive eating, Chesnut won the event for the first time all the way back in 2007. What can we expect from the Major League Eating star? Let's take a look at the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of June 30. 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut: -2500 (bet $100 to win $10.40 total)Patrick Bertoletti: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)James Webb: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Geoffrey Esper: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Nick Wehry: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total) Field (any participant not listed): +6500 (bet $10 to win $760 total) Oddsmakers see Chestnut as the overwhelming favorite at -2500 to win the Mustard Belt. The other top contenders — Patrick Bertoletti, James Webb, Geoffrey Esper and Nick Wehry — all have odds totals ranging between +1500 to +3500, drastically lower than Chestnut's. Year after year, Chestnut has dominated the competition. The 16-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion achieved an impressive streak by winning the event eight consecutive years from 2007 to 2014, and after losing in 2015, he bounced back to win eight straight titles. However, Chestnut encountered a setback in 2024 when he was banned for accepting a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, a competitor of Nathan's. In Chestnut's absence, Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti seized the opportunity and won the 2024 competition, eating 58 hot dogs and buns, becoming the first men's champion other than Chestnut since 2015. With +1500 odds, Bertoletti sits second on the board. Next up is Geoffrey Esper, who entered last year's contest as a favorite but lost to Bertoletti with 53 hot dogs eaten. Esper has had three consecutive runner-up finishes to Chestnut. Chestnut became the all-time winningest hot-dog eater, setting a personal best and world record by devouring 83 hot dogs during a matchup with Takeru Kobayashi on September 2, 2024. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
