Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their choices at an invite-only watch celebration for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making gaming much easier to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, however also significantly improves loyalty.”

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By gratifying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.