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 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) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers 3 chances to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The first is by posting 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 best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to use video 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 announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful 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 wrongdoer’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 forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited sports betting easier to access.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police cracked down on unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots locals were included in a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

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

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

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also substantially boosts commitment.”

Using 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 global areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration 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 visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a 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 financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.