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 second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 chance 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 promotion in three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way 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 players will have an opportunity to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since 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 gained 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 just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal gaming simpler to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming claims in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits 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 benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, however likewise substantially improves loyalty.”

Playing on Acid 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 worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating places, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction 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.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the very 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 assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live 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 beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.