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 announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their choices 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 chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The very 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 second way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into 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 game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s only a lot cash to walk 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 simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making prohibited gaming simpler to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a gambling ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, but also considerably increases commitment.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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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 locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material 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 video 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 actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.