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 industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their 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 three ways. The very 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 final method to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s going into a bad guy’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 off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” stated 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 due to the fact that they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a lots residents were included in a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits 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 Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just uses a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but also substantially boosts loyalty.”

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 Hard Rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash 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 promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

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

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