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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting 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) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 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 join the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final 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 gamers will have an opportunity to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

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

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited 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 because they are so successful.”

Recently, enforcement split down on prohibited 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 gaming ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

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

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.