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

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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd 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 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers 3 opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their selections at an invite-only watch celebration 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 chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The very 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 second way is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 an opportunity to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since 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 website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent facilities from making prohibited sports betting much easier to access.

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

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were included in a sports betting ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gambling claims in recent years, 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 ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money 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 home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when putting bets, but likewise considerably enhances commitment.”

Playing on Hard 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 Hard Rock’s international locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-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 video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming released 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, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.