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 wagering news and notes, we mean 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 promo will provide gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The 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 method is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into the promotion is by posting a 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 extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

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

“There’s only so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful gaming simpler to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 due to the fact that they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running since 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when putting bets, but likewise significantly increases loyalty.”

Playing on Acid 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 Acid rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash 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 actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.