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

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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports Betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their selections at an invite-only watch party for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the chance 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 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers 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 competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making illegal sports betting easier to access.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” 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 since they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, but likewise substantially boosts loyalty.”

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to 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, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, in addition to 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, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.