Patrick Bertoletti won last year's event, but with Chestnut back, he is listed at +1200 while Chestnut is an overwhelming -2000 favorite in the latest 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest odds.

The Fourth of July brings with it many traditions: fireworks, beach trips, cookouts, terrified dogs and, of course, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. As usual, the competition will be ...

Jiggy once cost $300,000 but increased “dramatically” to $441,000 last year — a 47% increase. And that did not include staff overtime hours estimated around $70,000, according to the report.