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 wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers three chances to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view their choices 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 make a possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competitors 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to access.

“There is 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 profitable.”

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were included in a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, but likewise 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 Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, casinos, 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the very 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 guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to examine player interactions.

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

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