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

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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 possibilities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship 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 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 players will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded given that 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making prohibited sports betting much easier to access.

“There is zero 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 prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

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

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however also substantially increases commitment.”

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 participating places, consisting of 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances 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 wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video 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 partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.