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

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will provide players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see their choices at an invite-only watch party 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 earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it’s going into a crook’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making prohibited gaming simpler to access.

“There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots locals were included in a sports betting ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise considerably enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.